When women were first elected or appointed judges, they were more likely seated on benches of which type of court?

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When women first began to serve as judges, they were more frequently appointed to or elected for positions in divorce courts. This was largely due to societal perceptions at the time that women would be more suited to handling cases involving family matters, including divorce, due to their perceived nurturing nature and understanding of family dynamics.

When Women Were First Elected or Appointed Judges, They Were