Women in the Legal Profession: Shattering Social Stigma in a Male-Dominated Field

Abstract

This article brings out the unspoken problems of women in the legal career. Even though the profession of law is based on the pillars of justice[1] and equality[2], the female practitioners[3] in the legal field still face unfair treatment and systematic prejudice in the profession.  The discrimination, inadequate promotion prospects, underpayment, as well as absence of female leaders are the challenges that persist. Most of the female population are faced with unspoken obstacles[4] that prevent them to develop professionally, such as workplace harassment, inability to contribute in decision-making processes, and stereotypes of unfamiliarity within society.  The article explores these structural and cultural barriers [5]both in the past and the present, highlighting the necessity of reforms and gender-sensitive policies[6] that would guarantee some real equality in the legal system.[7]It also make a comparison with the global prospects of female practitioners.  This paper explore hidden challenges in the law practice faced by woman but still emerging as a strong and powerful character beside the bitter cultural and social barriers. It discuss the difficulties and stigma in practicing the noble profession, where serving justice itself bring challenges need to be justified.