Special Issue on Gender Studies

Gender Studies examines how gender shapes social structures, cultural norms, identities, and power relations across different contexts. It explores the construction and representation of femininity, masculinity, and diverse gender identities, while analyzing their intersections with factors such as race, class, sexuality, and nationality. The field engages with theoretical frameworks including feminism, queer theory, and intersectionality to critically assess inequalities, challenge normative assumptions, and understand lived experiences. Through perspectives drawn from sociology, anthropology, history, literature, and political science, Gender Studies contributes to broader discussions on social justice, human rights, and transformative social change.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Gender Studies. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Feminist theory
• Gender and culture
• Gender and development
• Gender and education
• Gender and globalization
• Gender and health
• Gender and law
• Gender and media
• Gender and politics
• Gender and religion
• Gender and sexuality
• Gender and work
• Intersectionality studies
• Masculinity studies
• Queer theory
• Transgender studies

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Gender Studies” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. John William Maerhofer

Rutgers University, USA

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

[email protected].