The dominant profile of judges as white males is changing in both federal and state courts. Discuss how the bench has become more diverse, including whether or not the research shows that female judges are more liberal than their male counterparts. Also explain what type of judicial selection method places more women and minorities on the bench
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The traditional American judge was and continues to be a white Protestant male from an upper-middle class background with an above average education. Furthermore, judges are likely to have been involved in politics and to represent the political ideology of their constituents or appointers. However, since the Carter administration, a growing number of women and minorities have become judges. Studies are mixed on whether female judges are more liberal than male judges. Black judges are more likely to be found in states that use an appointment method rather than an election method.
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