Essays about: "Female lawyers"

Found 4 essays containing the words Female lawyers.

1. 1. What to Expect as a Female Entrepreneur in a Male-dominated Field : A Case Study on Gender Equality in a Swedish Incubator

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Erica Damsten; Lee Hasselgren; [2020]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Entrepreneurship; Female Entrepreneurs; Incubator;

   Abstract : The Swedish entrepreneurial environment is a heavily male-dominated field characterized by unequal conditions, a significant gender gap, and discriminatory practices. Research is filled with contradictory arguments discussing how gender is not an issue in the world of entrepreneurship, when in fact this conceals gender equality issues that are still prevalent today. READ MORE

3. 2. Women Lawyers in Pakistan: Navigating in a Male-Dominated Field

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

   Author : Humera Riaz; [2020]
   Keywords : Female lawyers; discrimination; legal profession; power relations; Bourdieu s Field; habitus and capital; Pakistan; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As a patriarchal society, Pakistan's legal profession is a male-dominated profession. In recent years, however, we have noticed that women are joining this profession in great numbers. The overall situation of employment in general is not very good for women and the legal profession is no exception. READ MORE

4. 3. Being a Manager Just Comes With the Job: Managerial Challenges Law Firms in Sweden Face

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Helga Pálsdóttir; Charlotte Brännström; [2018]
   Keywords : Management; Law firm management; Knowledge management; Swedish law firms; Managerial challenges; Managerial challenges at law firms; Law firms; Management in law; Lawyers; Gender inequality among law firms; experts; Managing experts; Information management; Partnership; Long-term vision; associates; Billable hours; Law firm partnership; Svenska advokatbyråer; Ledarskapsutmaningar på advokatbyråer; Ledarskapsutmaningar; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: A lot has been written on the topics revolving around management, professionals and workplace attractiveness. However, the knowledge is fragmented and there is no research that links these three together. The overarching aim of this exploratory research is, therefore, to see how they come together. READ MORE

5. 4. HONOUR KILLING AND SILENCE OF JUSTICE SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Muzafar Iqbal; [2007]
   Keywords : Pakistan; Sindh; justice system; honour killing; female victims; legal courts; tribal courts; honour; power; legislation; feudal structure; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis attempts to contribute to our understanding of the problem of honour killing, and more specifically investigates why justice system in Pakistan has been failed to eradicate practice of honour killing particularly in Sindh. To investigate and analyze the research problem, the study incorporated interview assessments of representatives of ministries of women development, NGOs, and lawyers. READ MORE