Elgar Encyclopedia of Gender and Politics

This illuminating Encyclopedia provides crucial insight into the intersection of gender and power, highlighting the transformative growth of gender and politics as a developing field. Despite historical marginalization and ongoing backlash, this Encyclopedia re-centres gender as a fundamental analytical category in political science. Bridging the fields of gender studies and political science, contributors examine how gendered hierarchies shape political institutions, decision-making and access to resources. They present global, interdisciplinary and intersectional perspectives on key themes such as feminisms, intersectionality, political behaviour, conflict and media. Guided by inclusivity and authorial agency, the Encyclopedia sheds light on gaps in the literature, critiques prevailing theories and charts future research directions. Scholars and students of political science, gender studies and the social sciences more broadly will benefit from this comprehensive and accessible resource. It is also beneficial for practitioners and policymakers looking to enact gender-sensitive policies and practices. Key Features: • Includes over 80 compelling entries • Written by scholars from across the globe • Challenges traditional approaches to the discipline • Serves as both a reference work and a conceptual resource