Historically, with the exception of matrons, women were prohibited from working in men's and boys' correctional institutions on the basis of law, practice, and/or tradition.

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Historically, women were often prohibited from working in men's and boys' correctional institutions, except in roles such as matrons, due to laws, practices, and traditions that reflected societal norms and beliefs about gender roles and the appropriateness of women working in such environments.

Historically, with the Exception of Matrons, Women Were Prohibited from Working