Abstract

Gender historians have shown themselves to be at the forefront of the advancement of subjects of historical study but have also developed innovative methodological approaches, particularly in the fields of social and cultural history in which interdisciplinary studies have had a meaningful impact. However, the ghettoization of women's and gender history remains a concern, particularly in areas such as political history, and as academic publishers face declining sales figures. This article deals with women in politics and women and gender in political history. Moreover, it shows the possible perspectives and the new topical areas in gender and political studies.