Is There Sex Discrimination in the Legal Profession? Further Evidence on Tangible and Intangible Margins

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Human Resources
Year: 1993
Volume: 28
Issue: 2

Authors (2)

David N. Laband (Auburn University) DBernard F. Lentz (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Failure to observe differences between men and women with respect to earnings and/or promotions does not preclude the possibility that employers discriminate against women on other, intangible margins. Since female lawyers are highly educated generally, and specifically with respect to legal remedies to overt sex discrimination, it seems unlikely that employers would discriminate against them on tangible margins. Indeed, drawing from the 1984 American Bar Association Survey of Career Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction, we find no evidence of discrimination against female lawyers in terms of earnings or promotions. We do, however, find evidence of sex discrimination on several intangible margins and in terms of overall job satisfaction.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:uwp:jhriss:v:28:y:1993:i:2:p:230-258
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25