Questions regarding the significance of gender and gender relations in society, science, and culture are a fundamental part of academic discourse. In recent years, Gender Studies have established themselves in research and teaching at many German universities and have become a popular field of study and examination. This volume offers a comprehensive systematic introduction to the history of the field, the methods, and theories of Gender Studies. The main section presents various individual disciplines and their approach to the gender category. A comprehensive bibliography, along with a compilation of institutions, research initiatives, and journals, makes this introduction an indispensable standard work. The second edition includes a new preface addressing the current state of Gender Studies; the individual contributions have been critically reviewed and updated.