Discrimination and harassment in law firms
Abstract
Suggests that the practice of law is one of the most regressive profesions in breaking down the white male‐dominated stereotype. State that the hiring practice does not reflect the demographics of law school graduates and that women and minorities often leave the career in the first three years. Explores the current level of discrimination and harassment as well as the steps the legal community has taken to reduce future occurrences. Examines the areas of illegal bias involving race, gender, age and sexual orientation.
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Citation
Ching, T. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "Discrimination and harassment in law firms", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 20 No. 5/6/7, pp. 106-111. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150110786831
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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