Women Judges in Contemporary China: Gender, Judging and Living

by Anqi Shen

Book Overview

This study provides an up-to-date empirical account of Chinese female judges within the context of the Chinese legal system and wider society, revealing a deeper understanding of women in contemporary China. Shen explores the gendered nature of judging in post-Mao China by examining: who female judges are, what they do, and their position in relation to their profession. She goes on to argue for true representation of women in the judiciary, including...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319578391
• ISBN13: 9783319578392
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"