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Gender and justice, why women in the judiciary really matter, Sally J. Kenney

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Gender and justice, why women in the judiciary really matter, Sally J. Kenney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-297) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gender and justice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

698322637

Responsibility statement

Sally J. Kenney

Series statement

Perspectives on gender

Sub title

why women in the judiciary really matter

Summary

Intended for use in courses on law and society, as well as courses in women's and gender studies, women and politics, and women and the law, this book explores different questions in different North American and European geographical jurisdictions and courts, demonstrating the value of a gender analysis of courts, judges, law, institutions, organizations, and, ultimately, politics. Gender and Justice argues empirically for both more women and more feminists on the bench, while demonstrating that achieving these two aims are independent projects--, Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

Gender, judging, and difference -- Mobilizing emotions : the case of Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Supreme Court -- Strategic partnerships and women on the federal bench -- Gender on the agenda : lessons from the United Kingdom -- A case for representation : the European Court of Justice -- Backlash against women judges

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Gender & justice

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