The RCMP has been the subject of lawsuits for mistreatment of women at work, ranging from a generally hateful work environment to serious issues such as sexual assault (CBC , 2012, para. 3). There have been many investigations into the RCMP's misogyny and sexual assault allegations, but the RCMP's reputation has been tainted and many female law enforcement officers are discouraged from working for the RCMP (MacQueen, 2011, para. 2 and 17). Sexism in the RCMP has been publicized in the media, but sexism in the police is universal. Chan, Doran, and Marel (2010) note that sexism is inherent in the overall framework of Australian policing and that men and women in the police force are often forced to comply with stereotypical gender norms (p. 429). Duxbury and Higgins (2012) found that although women are equally represented among the highest ranks of the police force, they earn less than their male counterparts, even though women typically have higher education (p. 21). Sexism affects both men and women in law enforcement, but it is a universal problem that usually affects women