The Essential Role of Gender Sensitization Training in Legal Education
The Essential Role of Gender Sensitization Training in Legal Education
Author(s): Maend KullajSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Education, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Civil Society, Public Law, Sociology, Politics and law, Politics and society, Methodology and research technology, Comparative politics, Culture and social structure , School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Educational Psychology, State/Government and Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Education, Politics and Identity, Comparative Law, Administrative Law, Pedagogy
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Gender Sensitization Training; Gender Equality; Judicial Stereotyping; Unconscious Bias; Sexual Violence; Albania; Decision-Making
Summary/Abstract: Raising awareness of gender equality among law students is often overlooked by educators, who may consider it unnecessary due to the higher enrollment of female students. However, this perception obscures a critical issue: in the legal profession, the gender ratio is reversed, with men predominating in key roles. This paper qualitatively analyzed the effects of insufficient or inadequate gender sensitization training within law school curricula on the perspectives of future male lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. The findings indicate a correlation between low gender equality awareness and biased decision-making in the justice system, particularly in cases involving sexual or domestic violence. Despite some progress, there is an urgent need for enhanced efforts to promote gender sensitivity among legal professionals to ensure a more equitable justice system.
Journal: Journal of Legal and Political Education
- Issue Year: 2/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 21-36
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
