Introducing Gender and Women's Studies

Introducing Gender and Women's Studies, now in its sixth edition, offers a comprehensive and insightful overview of key issues and debates in gender and women's studies. This leading textbook features fully revised chapters written by specialists across a range of core topics, including sexuality, race, bodies, family, masculinity, methodologies, and migration.

The text provides a student-friendly yet rigorous survey of key concepts and contemporary debates in the field. It includes helpful examples illustrating how gender theories relate to current societal issues, thoughtful questions to guide revision, and further reading to allow students to explore topics in greater depth.

New to this edition:

• Expanded coverage of gender-based violence, masculinities, migration, and the impact of the climate crisis
• New coverage of debates over trans rights, the rise of opposition to gender and sexual equalities globally, and digital and social media issues
• Greater attention to intersectional approaches and international reach
• New pedagogy to help students apply gender theories in practice and a new glossary to assist with understanding new concepts and terminology