Canadian journal of women and the law = Revue juridique La femme et le droit

Aims & Scope

Launched in 1985, the Canadian Journal of Women and the Law/Revue Femmes et Droit is the only Canadian periodical devoted entirely to the publication and dissemination of multi-disciplinary scholarship in the expanding field of women’s legal studies.

The CJWL is incorporated as a non-profit organization with charitable status.

The CJWL’s readership includes lawyers, judges, law students, academics, government officials and others interested in women’s equality.

The CJWL’s mandate is to provide an outlet for those wishing to explore the impact of law on women’s social, economic and legal status, and on the general conditions of their lives.

The Journal promotes the expansion of women’s legal scholarship into new areas of research and study, and it aims to increase the volume and improve the accessibility of legal scholarship by Canadian women, on specifically Canadian topics.

Finally, the CJWL seeks to provide an important tool for activists, academics and others engaged in research and law reform efforts on behalf of women.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	29926

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.101

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	21

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Sexual Assault Law, Credibility, and “Ideal Victims”: Consent, Resistance, and Victim Blaming

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Melanie

• Shining Light on the Dark Places: Addressing Police Racism and Sexualized Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls in the National Inquiry

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Pamela

• Gendering Disposability

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Sherene H.

• Recognizing Domestic Workers, Regulating Domestic Work: Conceptual, Measurement, and Regulatory Challenges

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Martha Alter

• Conceptualizing Backlash: (UK) Men's Rights Groups, Anti-Feminism, and Postfeminism

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Ana

• Why Doesn't She Just Report It? Apprehensions and Contradictions for Women Who Report Sexual Violence to the Police

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Holly

• The Absence of State Law: Domestic Workers in India

  Citation: 43

  Authors: N., Rajni

• Regulating Migrant Domestic Work in the Netherlands: Opportunities and Pitfalls

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Sarah

• Global Care Chains, Employment Agencies, and the Conundrum of Jurisdiction: Decent Work for Domestic Workers in Canada

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Judy

• Decent Work for Domestic Workers: Reflections on Recent Approaches to Tackle Informality

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Manuela

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