Crime and Paranormal / History

Police Women - The Fight for Equality

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From ridicule to respect, this documentary traces how pioneering women reshaped policing across Europe with resilience.

The untold story of the women who transformed policing.

Today, the presence of women in uniform feels almost commonplace – on city streets, in football stadiums, at mass demonstrations, and even in the crime dramas we watch at home. Yet this visibility was neither inevitable nor easily won. For decades, women fought an uphill battle for equality within one of democracy’s most crucial institutions. This documentary charts that journey in Germany, France and Italy – from the 1960s to the present – through vivid personal testimonies and eyewitness accounts. It tells of the early pioneers who endured ridicule and hostility, and of the trailblazers who rose to lead police forces at the highest levels. It is a powerful story of resilience, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of change.

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Programme Details

DURATION
1 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
ZDF-Logo ARTE-01-01
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
German