genusforskning
Genusforskning, also known as gender studies, is an academic field that examines how gender shapes social, cultural, political, and economic life. It investigates the construction of gender roles, identities, and expressions, and how these are influenced by societal norms, power structures, and historical contexts. The field draws upon methodologies and theories from various disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, history, literary criticism, psychology, and political science.
Central to genusforskning is the distinction between sex, typically understood as biological characteristics, and gender, which
The scope of genusforskning is broad, encompassing topics such as gender inequality, representations of gender in