November DEI - Anti-Rural Bias and Paralegals

Anti-rural bias refers to prejudice, neglect, or systemic disadvantages faced by rural populations. Rural paralegals face many biases based on their location, including lack of recognition, lower pay, fewer educational opportunities, and less potential for growth. 

When urban and rural paralegals work together to form a support network, they can expand their horizons beyond their geographic region. It is important for paralegals who live and work in rural areas to remember that they have the power to overcome anti-rural bias if they take advantage of resources that transcend location. To read more, click here.