Article

Gender Bias as the Norm in the Legal Profession: It's Still a [White] Man's Game

Author: Kimberly Jade Norwood (Washington University)

Abstract

Women consistently represent over fifty percent of entering law school classes, and one-third of all lawyers in the United States. As more women go to law school and practice as attorneys, two major impediments prevent women from climbing hierarchical ladders in the legal profession. This article examines gender and racially gendered bias in the legal profession, including law schools. It argues that until the existing structure is dismantled, women will continue to face gender and racially gendered bias in the legal profession.

Keywords: gender bias, gender, bias, race, racial, racial bias, norm, legal profession

How to Cite: Norwood, K. J. (2020) “Gender Bias as the Norm in the Legal Profession: It's Still a [White] Man's Game”, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy. 62(1).