SOC 3730 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Peremptory Challenge, Paralegal, Physical Attractiveness
22 Mar 2017
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Available to all and based on fair opportunities: aspirations for occupation (in which they are suited, same legal representation, democracy representation. Historical traditions women and african canadians were not allowed in the past. They had to fight this to be admitted to the bar. Gender (women until 1950s) even when admitted, men were trying to pressure women out of law school. More women entering today then males. (no more pressure to try and get women out) Current demographic trends: females and males (young vs. old) implications (wages, partnership, power, control, structural changes, firm reactions, female law professionals) view age cohort (purple squares demonstrate baby boomers generation) women tend to be younger than men. It is now at 50/50 for the sexes. However, they tend to make less money and be partners in large firms and hard time being an associate. Less likely to have control and legal power.
