Hispanic Law Students' Perceptions of Discrimination, Justice, and Career Prospects.

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Title: Hispanic Law Students' Perceptions of Discrimination, Justice, and Career Prospects.
Language: English
Authors: Foley, Sharon, Kidder, Deborah L.
Source: Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. Feb 2002 24(1):23-37.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2002
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Ethnic Discrimination, Expectation, Higher Education, Hispanic American Students, Law Students, Occupational Aspiration, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys, Work Attitudes
ISSN: 0739-9863
Abstract: A survey of 118 Hispanic law students found that female students were more likely than males to expect gender discrimination in their future law firms; perceived discrimination affected student perceptions of the fairness of the promotion process, which influenced career satisfaction; and students did not expect ethnic discrimination to impede their career prospects. (Contains 36 references.) (SV)
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ656385
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A survey of 118 Hispanic law students found that female students were more likely than males to expect gender discrimination in their future law firms; perceived discrimination affected student perceptions of the fairness of the promotion process, which influenced career satisfaction; and students did not expect ethnic discrimination to impede their career prospects. (Contains 36 references.) (SV)
ISSN:0739-9863