Gender history has become an indispensable part of historical research and education. It owes much to social history, but has also opened up to newer developments, such as historical anthropology and the new cultural history, shaping the discussions taking place there. In this volume, Claudia Opitz-Belakhal focuses on the debates surrounding concepts and methods of gender history, the discussions regarding the category of "gender," as well as the history of gender roles and sexuality. This introduction to gender history not only provides guidance for beginners but also offers new insights and perspectives on the feminist debates of the past three decades for those engaged in gender studies.