Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession: A Perspective from Patriarchal Society

The aim of this study is to ask female lawyers about gender discrimination and sexual harassment in Pakistan, a conservative and patriarchal society. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women lawyers working in the five largest bar associations in the province of Punjab, Pakistan (including...

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Main Author: Jamshed, Jibran (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Women & criminal justice
Year: 2024, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 244–256
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
legal profession
female lawyers
Pakistan
Sexual Harassment
gender discrimination
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Summary:The aim of this study is to ask female lawyers about gender discrimination and sexual harassment in Pakistan, a conservative and patriarchal society. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women lawyers working in the five largest bar associations in the province of Punjab, Pakistan (including: Multan, Bahawalpur, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi). Women lawyers stated that gender discrimination and sexual harassment are prevalent. Most female lawyers experienced discouragement, disrespect, and gender discrimination by their colleagues, clients, and police officials. Female lawyers also experienced sexual harassment from male colleagues and litigants in their workplace.
ISSN:1541-0323
DOI:10.1080/08974454.2021.1973942