Introduction to Gender, Power, and Society: Persistence and Change Available to Purchase

While the basic definition of power – as the ability to influence or control people or events, even when faced with opposition – remains constant among social scientists, philosophers, and the general public, the methods and contexts in which social scientists study power have evolved over time. Recent initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Goal 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower all Women and Girls, alongside the #MeToo movement, have directed both academic and public attention toward the intersections of gender and power within families, institutions, communities, and the media. Innovative theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and data sources have further advanced our understanding of these dynamics.