Gender and the Law

Gender and the Law provides an ideal introduction to gender and feminist theory for students. Beginning with an overview of traditional notions of gender, the book establishes the key feminist and queer legal theories. It provides a basic structure and overview upon which students can build their understanding of some of the complex and controversial topics and debates around gender.

Structured thematically, the book explores many fascinating and controversial legal issues, including issues of transgender rights
equal pay and equality in the workplace
societal changes and challenges within the regulation of personal relationships
the law surrounding consent and sexual offences
the role of gender norms in the criminal courts
legal regulation of prostitution and pornography
and the ways in which the law has responded to societal changes surrounding reproduction.

With 'thinking points' and 'further reading' suggestions within each chapter, the authors encourage an engagement with critique and theory in order to understand this dynamic and challenging field.