The Feminization Of Justice: Why Representation Matters In Law
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 23
- 1 min read
Saee Deepak Rote, D.E.S. Navalmal Firodia Law College (DES Law).
ABSTRACT
Justice is often portrayed as a blindfolded woman holding scales, representing neutrality and balance. Throughout history, however, the institutions she represents have excluded women from constructively shaping its course. Feminizing justice is not about prioritizing one gender's voice over another; it is about recognizing that true justice needs recalibrated legal systems that are informed by women's unique experiences embodying diversity, compassion, and fairness. Women and marginalized voices in positions of power play an important role in adjusting the texture of justice, to align with each of their lived realities that are often overlooked - domestic abuse, workplace harassment, reproductive rights and structural inequities. Feminizing justice is a means of democratizing justice, allowing courts, legislatures, and legal professions to better reflect the society they serve. This work is not about symbolism: it is a recognition that justice can be interpreted more inclusively, reasonably, and humanely.
