STRESS THEORY AND WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION IN THE DISTRICT SAHIWAL POLICE FORCE

Abstract

This study examines how gender job satisfaction is affected by workplace discrimination, specifically focusing on
police officers in District Sahiwal. We also look at how harassment, police culture, and the workplace affect female job satisfaction and the use of strain theory. A questionnaire survey was used to gather information for the study, which is based on a sample of 440 District Sahiwal police officers. Using SPSS and R software, descriptive statistics, regression analysis, correlation analysis, F-test, multivariate Generalized Linear Model (GLM), and twoway ANOVA were used to analyze the data. For graphical depiction, Amos used Minitab. The reliability of the measurement, assessed by Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.84, was found to be adequate. With a focus on female officers' experiences, the study seeks to clarify the connection between gender job satisfaction and workplace discrimination among District Sahiwal police officers. Important findings show a strong relationship between female job satisfaction and workplace discrimination. The majority of participants are content with employment discrimination and are in favor of the police profession implementing strain theory. Nonetheless, it was noted that harassment, low pay, and behavioral problems are examples of workplace discrimination that both male and female officers must deal with. Interestingly, compared to their male counterparts, female cops showed higher levels of work unhappiness. These results have significant ramifications for legislators and law enforcement organizations intheir efforts to advance gender equality and foster a positive work environment within the District Sahiwal police
force.