Reading Group: Women in Law

Semester: Spring 2014
Course ID: 179M
Credit Hours: 1
Unique: 29420

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
WED	10:30 - 11:20 am	TNH 3.125

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
None

Description

This reading group explores the gap between the number of women law school graduates and the number of women who occupy leadership positions in the profession through the lens of leadership theory. After reviewing general leadership theory, the reading group applies that theory in the specific context of women in the legal profession. The reading group evaluates the status of women in law practice, legal education, politics and the judiciary, and looks at barriers that cross each of those areas, including gender bias, pay equity, work/family and diversity issues. The reading group also covers best practices developed to eliminate those barriers. Familiarity with the topic will be gained through book chapters, law review articles and reports issued by leading professionals in the field.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Necessary Dreams: Ambition in Womens Changing Lives *

Anna Fels

edition: 2004

Women and Leadership *

Deborah Rhode and Barbara Kellerman

Josey-Bass , edition: 2007

Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People *

Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald

edition: 2003

Sales Store materials *

Instructors

Chanow, Linda Bray