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Comment on The Consequences of Never being Heard but Always Being Seen for Indigenous Women by User2000
['Wesley-Ann Bailey']
Comments for The Athenaeum
The Consequences of Never being Heard but Always Being Seen for Indigenous WomenWithin Canada’s legal system, a startling truth becomes apparent: the simultaneous underrepresentation and overrepresentation of Indigenous women within the system has left them without champions.
Although they make up less than 4% of all women in Canada, 50% of the Canadian female prison population are Indigenous women.
The trickle-down effect of access to education to the being underrepresented and overrepresented of Indigenous women in the criminal justice system is significant.
Additionally, mentorship serves as a source of inspiration and gaining role models, exposing mentees to successful Indigenous legal professionals.
Steps forwardIt is evident that the underrepresentation of Indigenous women in Canada’s legal system is a multifaceted crisis with deep rooted systemic causes.
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