T/R Journal Article Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions that accompany the readings in the text/reader, for further exploration and understanding of concepts.

  1. Based on the research, how do women do gender within the traditional male-dominated legal occupations?
  2. What challenges do women who work in law-related occupations face that their male counterparts do not?
  3. What suggestions can be made to improve the status of women within law-related occupations?
  4. How can organizations help support women in these occupations to improve job satisfaction and limit burnout?
  5. How do the challenges for specialized populations (race/ethnicity, culture, and rural environments) impact the delivery of services for victims?