Gender studies is an academic field that examines gender identity, expression, and representation from an interdisciplinary viewpoint.
This field includes:
- Women’s studies
- Men’s studies
- Queer studies
- Transgender studies
There is also overlap with sexology.
Publications
Notable publications include:
- International Journal of Transgenderism
- Transgender Studies Quarterly
- Feminist Formations
- NWSA Journal
Academics
People in our community in the fields include:
- Judith Butler
- Pat Califia
- Paisley Currah
- Aaron Devor
- Jack Halberstam
- Viviane K. Namaste
- Joelle Ruby Ryan
- Sandy Stone
- Susan Stryker
- KJ Surkan
Community members who are not academics but whose work is often cited in these fields include:
- Kate Bornstein
- Andrea Long Chu
- Leslie Feinberg
- Janet Mock
- Paul B. Preciado
- Julia Serano