ERIC Number: EJ1455988
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-2166-2681
EISSN: EISSN-2690-0408
Women and Legal Education: Unearthing the Gender Experiences of Female Students in Law Schools
Navjeet Sidhu Kundal; Garima Singh
Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, v13 spec iss 1 p71-85 2024
This paper examines the gendered experiences of female students in Indian law schools, highlighting the influence of societal norms and patriarchal expectations on their education and career choices. Despite the growing presence of national universities offering legal education, women continue to face significant challenges rooted in traditional gender roles. These societal pressures often dictate the professions deemed appropriate for women, reinforcing male-dominated norms and limiting their professional autonomy. Through an analysis of the experiences of female law students, this study sheds light on the structural barriers they encounter both within educational institutions and in broader society. The findings emphasize the need for systemic changes at the home, workplace, and societal levels to create a more equitable environment for women pursuing careers in law.
Descriptors: Females, Legal Education (Professions), Law Schools, Indians, Gender Issues, Law Students, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Sex Role, Power Structure, Career Choice, School Choice, Foreign Countries, Professional Autonomy, Gender Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Student Attitudes, Social Structure, Barriers, Equal Education, Sex Fairness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
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