Gender Diversity in the Intermediate Appellate Courts of Canada

Songer, Donald R.; Radieva, Miroslava; Reid, Rebecca A.

doi:10.1080/0098261x.2015.1083816

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“…On the Supreme Court of Canada, there is evidence to indicate that female judges do impact male decision making (Songer et al, 2016). It is suggested that it is not only because they bring a different perspective to decision making, but males are also likelier to vote and make decisions more swayed towards the point of view of the female judges (Songer et al, 2016). This is similar to the business case that is often made for increasing women on corporate boards and was previously discussed.…”

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“…Some commentators propose that female judges can contribute valuable perspectives and views when analyzing cases, which can result in different decision making when it comes to specific areas of the law (Songer et al, 2016). Studies have indicated that when there is a criminal or community related case, women approach it more conservatively (Songer et al, 2016). Also, in cases related to women's rights or involving sexual harassment, they are likelier to have increased support from female judges (Songer et al, 2016).…”

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“…Studies have indicated that when there is a criminal or community related case, women approach it more conservatively (Songer et al, 2016). Also, in cases related to women's rights or involving sexual harassment, they are likelier to have increased support from female judges (Songer et al, 2016). On the Supreme Court of Canada, there is evidence to indicate that female judges do impact male decision making (Songer et al, 2016).…”

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“…Also, in cases related to women's rights or involving sexual harassment, they are likelier to have increased support from female judges (Songer et al, 2016). On the Supreme Court of Canada, there is evidence to indicate that female judges do impact male decision making (Songer et al, 2016). It is suggested that it is not only because they bring a different perspective to decision making, but males are also likelier to vote and make decisions more swayed towards the point of view of the female judges (Songer et al, 2016).…”

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Increasing the Number of Women on Corporate Boards: Comparing The “Comply or Explain” and Quota Approaches, Which Is the Most Practical and Effective for Canada?

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2022

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<p>This thesis investigates the practicality and effectiveness of comply or explain and quota approaches to improving the participation of women on corporate boards, drawing on the experience in Canada (focusing on Ontario) and Europe (focusing on Norway). Relevant institutional and contextual factors that have a bearing on gender diversity are explored, using the ecological model and sustainable governance framework. This research utilizes semistructured interviews with key participants from government, the private sector and civil society. The thesis finds that due to particular characteristics of the Canadian comply or explain law (with disclosure being the starting point for involvement of non-state actors in implementation), as well as distinctive characteristics of the Canadian institutional context (where increased participation has been achieved through a combination of state and non-state action without use of quotas), the comply or explain approach appears to be the most practical and effective in Canada’s distinctive institutional context at this time. The thesis also recommends changes to improve the effectiveness of the current Canadian comply or explain approach.</p><div><br></div>

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“…The impact of women's participation in the administration of justice has also been researched worldwide by comparatists. In contrast to the varied results found in the United States, a proliferation of findings in the international arena reveals the existence of a "different voice" in judging (Berger & Neugart, 2011;Hedderman & Gelsthorpe, 1997;Songer, Radieva, & Reid, 2016). Nevertheless, the People's Republic of China (hereinafter China) has not yet been subject to comparison in this context.…”

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Judges’ Gender and Sentencing in China: An Empirical Inquiry

Wei

Xiong

2019

Feminist Criminology

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Although mixed results regarding judges’ gender disparity in sentencing have been uncovered globally by comparatists, China has yet to be considered. Based on documents of adjudication decisions collected from two cities, we examined district court judges’ sentencing decisions. Multilevel-multivariate analysis reveals negligible differences between male and female judges. We conclude that the similarities in the decision to incarcerate can be explained by the harmonious “Iron Triangle” relationship among the police, the procuratorate, and the court. We also indicate that the Sentencing Guidelines and the Adjudication Committee are mechanisms that shape judicial behaviors in the same direction.

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The Elusive Quest for French on the Bench: Bilingualism Scores for Canadian Supreme Court Justices, 1985–2013

Bédard-Rubin

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2022

Can. j. law soc.

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This article explores normative arguments for mandatory judicial bilingualism. It disentangles the links between the normative reasons advanced for mandatory bilingualism and the correlative level of French that should be expected of judges. To provide empirical anchoring, we construct a bilingualism score of Canadian Supreme Court justices composed of four indicators. The score shows that non-systematic assessments used so far like self-assessments, parliamentary hearings and media coverage are not reliable instruments to predict the level of use of French on the Supreme Court. Also, the score suggests that institutional dynamics have an impact worth studying in more depth. Ultimately, the measurement of functional bilingualism depends first on which linguistic capacity is being measured. This, in turn, depends on the normative reasons supporting the requirement of functional bilingualism. Instead of asking whether French should be mandatory upon appointment, it might be more productive to ask how much French should be required.

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Gender Diversity in the Intermediate Appellate Courts of Canada

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

Increasing the Number of Women on Corporate Boards: Comparing The “Comply or Explain” and Quota Approaches, Which Is the Most Practical and Effective for Canada?

Increasing the Number of Women on Corporate Boards: Comparing The “Comply or Explain” and Quota Approaches, Which Is the Most Practical and Effective for Canada?

Judges’ Gender and Sentencing in China: An Empirical Inquiry

The Elusive Quest for French on the Bench: Bilingualism Scores for Canadian Supreme Court Justices, 1985–2013

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