Women and the Judiciary in the Asia-Pacific

Courts can play an important role in addressing issues of inequality, discrimination, and gender injustice for women. The feminization of the judiciary is a core part of the agenda for gender equality, with original empirical studies demonstrating the challenges women face to entering the profession and advocating for women's issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Courts can play a crucial role in addressing issues of inequality, discrimination, and gender injustice for women. The feminization of the judiciary, encompassing both the inclusion of women in the profession and the pursuit of gender justice, is a fundamental component of the agenda for achieving gender equality. This volume recognizes the diverse meanings of the feminization of the judiciary and the complexity of the social and cultural realization of gender equality. It features original empirical studies that shed light on the challenges women face in entering the judiciary and advancing their careers, as well as the factors that motivate them to advocate for women's issues while on the bench. The book encompasses a range of perspectives, from personal stories of pioneering women to comprehensive institutional studies of the gender composition of the judiciary in the Asia-Pacific region. By examining these diverse aspects, the book reflects on the feminization of the judiciary and its impact on promoting gender equality in the legal profession.

Weight: 634g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316518328