2014 Politics and Gender Course Lectures (original) (raw)

Gender and women's studies are both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature. That is, many of the theories and concepts used to analyze and examine gendered concepts, ideas and issues are rooted in other disciplines. They have also come to be part of what is now referred to as Gender and Women Studies. Gender and women's studies were not distinct research fields prior to the 20 th century. Rather, the research conducted across the disciplines looked at and examined gender or women either directly or indirectly. Fueling that research were the growth and gains of the women's movement and the development of academic programs focusing on women and minority rights.