Full Description
The book underscores the importance of integrating a gender perspective into judicial systems worldwide, revealing how gender sensitivity enhances the legitimacy, equity, and efficacy of the judicial process.
The judiciary serves as a cornerstone of democratic societies, upholding principles of fairness, equality, and justice for all. Yet, the effectiveness of the judiciary can be compromised when it fails to reflect and respond to the diverse experiences and needs of those it serves. A gender perspective within the judiciary addresses this challenge by recognizing that laws and judicial decisions impact individuals differently based on gender, and by working to counteract systemic biases that may disadvantage certain groups. The integration of a gender perspective in the judiciary is essential to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and representative justice system. While judicial institutions uphold the principles of fairness and impartiality, they also operate within broader societal frameworks where gender dynamics and biases play significant roles. Across national jurisdictions and international judicial bodies, gender representation in the judiciary remains imbalanced, with women often underrepresented, particularly in higher courts and leadership roles. This disparity reflects and reinforces traditional power structures, limiting the judiciary's capacity to address the unique experiences and legal needs of all members of society. By incorporating a gender perspective, judicial systems worldwide can better respond to gender-based inequalities and ensure that their practices, policies, and decisions reflect the diverse realities of those they serve.
Incorporating a gender perspective within the judiciary supports a more equitable legal system that honors the experiences and rights of all individuals. By improving women's representation at all levels, facilitating career advancement, and promoting gender-sensitive practices, judicial institutions can better fulfill their mandate of delivering impartial and fair justice. In both national and international contexts, a judiciary that values gender diversity and awareness is better positioned to address the nuances of gender in the law and to uphold the principles of justice in a way that truly reflects and serves society as a whole.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Importance of Gender Perspective in the Judiciary.- Part I: Courts.- Chapter 2: First Ladies on the Bench: A European Perspective on Gender and the Judiciary in the Interbellum Years.- Chapter 3: Gender Diversity in the Judiciary: A Matter of Law? An Approach Under the European Court of Human Rights.- Chapter 4: Gender Equality in Serbian Judiciary - An Examination of The State of Play.- Part II: Lawyers, Notaries.- Chapter 5: The position of female attorneys in Montenegro in comparison to other legal professions: between a minority and a majority.- Chapter 6: Access to Justice through Public Notary Service in the Republic of Serbia: How Can the Gender Perspective Move Things Forward?.- Part III: Judicial Decisions.- Chapter 7: Can Gender Shape the Course of Justice? Some Insights from the European Court of Human Rights.- Chapter 8: Gender and Judiciary System in Spain from a labor perspective.- Chapter 9: Gender Representation in the Brazilian Judiciary: Reflections upon a case study of the right to abortion.- Chapter 10: Overcoming Gender Bias in the Justice System's Response to Violence: a Call for Enhanced Academic and Professional Training.- Part IV: Doctrine.- Chapter 11: Gender Competent Legal Education of Criminal Justice Professionals - Case of Intimate Partner Violence.- Chapter 12: Contributions to Gender Perspective in Evidence Reasoning.- Chapter 13: A Feminist Critique of Traditional Patriarchal Professional Stereotypes: The Example of the Czech Custody Justice System.- Chapter 14: Abortion in the U.S. after Dobbs V. Jackson Women's Health Organization: A Comparative Perspective.- Part V: Conflicts of Rights.- Chapter 15: Discrimination of Women Under Sharia Law and the Molla Sali Judgement of the ECHR.- Part VI: Histories.- Chapter 16: Roman Woman on Trial: Limited Access to Justice.- Chapter 17: Gender and the Judiciary in Medieval Serbia.
