Gender on Trial: Sexual Stereotypes and Work/Life Balance in the Legal Workplace

This compelling and important discussion of the g<%END%>er stereotypes that continue to plague both women and men is situated in the context of the legal workplace but is accessible to people in all professions. Lawyers, psychologists, consultants, and recruiters testify to the continuing existence of problems typically thought long conquered, such as male-only executive teams and management committees; sexist jokes; women who resent other ambitious women; men unable to work reduced hours;…