Second Generation Gender Bias in Female Lawyers: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies

Abstract

Objective: Focusing upon second-generation gender bias (2GGB) as the primary cause of gender discrimination in the legal profession, current research is intended to investigate the causes of 2GGB at the workplace, how female lawyers are affected, and how they are handling the effects of this phenomenon.

Methodology: The study is based upon an interpretivist approach conducted through semi-structured interviews with 15 lady lawyers having at least five years of litigation experience in the courts of law.

Findings: The data analysis indicated three main themes: structural, social, and personal issues causing 2GGB hindering female lawyers' career progression and development. There is little exclusive evidence elucidating the occurrence and prevalence of 2GGB in female lawyers in emerging economies in Asia.

Value: It can be considered a pioneer qualitative work is highlighting this concept in the patriarchal perspective of the emerging society. The current study results will augment the overall theoretical understanding of this more recent and subtle conception among female lawyers.