To consider gender and politics is to ask “Who has the power?” The Politics of Gender attempts to answer this question through chapters deticated to topics like the history of gender equity, an analysis of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, the nomination (and subsequent reactions) of Hillary Clinton, the impact Michelle Obama had for women of color as the first African-American First Lady, as well as the ways lesbian women’s bodies are scrutinized. In addition, this volume addresses the ways gender is litigated by examining the rights of lesbian women in Nigeria, the treatment of transgender people while in prison, and the connection between gun laws and intimate partner violence. Additionally, this text provides the reader with suggestions for community involvement, resources for voting, reading, film and Podcast recommendations, all combined with the stories of two women who discuss the change they created in their communities.

Praise for The Politics of Gender

“In a tumultuous political climate, this collection deconstructs the ways in which politics remains highly gendered, and the deleterious impact that has on society. Trier-Bieniek has curated a wonderful selection of writers who call for social change and justice. This book could not be more timely. “ – Jessica Gullion, Associate Professor of Sociology at Texas Woman's University

“This collection makes explicit the connection between politics, policy, and gender on a range of feminist issues from gun violence to comedy to prison reform. We need the pointed and insightful analysis and suggestions for cultural change so that more women can assume leadership positions.” – Sandra L. Faulkner, Professor of Communication and Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Bowling Green State University

“I do not believe there has been a more important time for research that produces answers to confounding social and cultural problems than there is today. At once incisive, unapologetic, compelling, and practical, The Politics of Gender responds to this need in impressive and useful ways.” – Keith Berry, Department of Communication, University of South Florida