Global Gender Research

This book presents a thorough examination of feminist sociological gender research across four global regions, including insights from Global Gender Research.

This volume offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of contemporary feminist sociological gender research and women's studies across four global regions, each represented by multiple countries. Readers of Global Gender Research will gain insights into the diverse feminist concerns that arise worldwide, enhancing their understanding of the vast landscape of gender research and the specific national contexts that shape it.

The introductory essays for each region—Africa, Asia, Latin America/the Caribbean, and Europe—detail how social science research on women and gender issues has been influenced by economic, political, and cultural factors, as well as by trends that operate on local, regional, and global levels. This contextual framework helps readers appreciate the significant issues, research methodologies, writing styles, and prominent scholars contributing to the field.

Each regional section features several chapters focused on gender research in specific countries, showcasing the diversity within each region while addressing major theoretical and empirical trends over time. The connection between key research questions and feminist activism, as well as women’s and gender studies, is also explored. Additionally, the editors present a new wave of gender scholarship through translated and reprinted research articles from various countries, covering critical topics such as work, sexuality, masculinities, childcare, family issues, religion, violence, and gender policies. The volume concludes with extensive bibliographies and a list of websites for women’s and gender research centers in 85 countries.