Blog 29

There are a lot of reasons why women minorities stay with law firms. Over 49% of minorities in the law field, both men and women, have experienced some sort of racial stereotyping or harassment. These minorities feel pigeonholed because of minority stereotypes. The most reported discrimination was of minority women lawyers, who reported the highest of being passed up for more desirable cases or positions, are excluded from networking opportunities, and received an unfair performance evaluations. One women reported feeling like a and exotic animal, only being able to speak at functions for minorities, or pose for publication pictures. One of the women lawyers reported, "Most of the white associates at my firm went to state schools, but all the minority associates were from the top ten law schools. If you’re not from a top ten law school and you’re a minority candidate, you’re not on the same playing field as a white applicant from any law school".
These accounts show that minorities, especially women, are being heavily discriminated against, only being utilized when it is beneficial for the firm. The women retention rate is low in law firms because of all the discrimination experienced, a long with all the assumed stereotypes.
In the readings, it characterizes or stereotypes women as aggressive. These women to gain power. Also it shows a white male being more comfortable being partnered with black females.
Te book and the NPR article are very different, Chapter 5 discusses woman's behavior in the field, and male behavior. When the NPR article discusses how minorities experience stereotypes within law firms.