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Feminist Legal Studies

Feminist Legal Studies is an area of scholarship and practice that examines how laws and legal systems influence gender inequality. It aims to understand how laws can reinforce or challenge gender discrimination, advocating for fairness and equality. By analyzing legal principles, policies, and practices, it seeks to identify and address biases against women and other marginalized genders, promoting social justice. The field promotes awareness of gender issues within the law and works toward creating a legal framework that recognizes and protects full gender equality.