1 Introduction: New norms, new knowledge; Kerryn Baker.- 2 How the absence of women became a democratic deficit: The role of feminist political science; Marian Sawer.- 3. The idea of gendered innovation in the social sciences; Fiona Jenkins.- 4 Inclusion and exclusion: Contributions of a feminist approach to power; S Laurel Weldon.- 5 Uncovering the gendered effects of voting systems: A few thoughts about representation of women and LGBT people; Manon Tremblay.- 6 Feminist innovations and new institutionalism; Jennifer Curtin.- 7 Gender research and the study of institutional transfer and norm transmission; Jacqui True.- 8 Gender research in international relations; J Ann Tickner.- 9 Feminist institutionalism and gender-sensitive parliaments: Relating theory and practice; Sonia Palmieri.-10 Gender research and discursive policy framing; Carol Johnson.- 11 What feminist research has contributed to social movement studies: Questions of time and belonging; Merrindahl Andrew.- 12 The thorny path to a more inclusive discipline; Monica Costa and Marian Sawer.

In this book, leading gender scholars survey the contribution of feminist scholarship to new norms and knowledge in diverse areas of political science and related political practice. They provide new evidence of the breadth of this contribution and its policy impact. Rather than offering another account of the problem of gender inequality in the discipline, the book focuses on the positive contribution of gender innovation. It highlights in a systematic and in-depth way how gender innovation has contributed to sharpening the conceptual tools available in different subfields, including international relations and public policy. At the same time, the authors show the limits of impact in core areas of an increasingly pluralised discipline. This volume will appeal to scholars and students of political science and international relations.

“This book would be useful for students of identity politics and feminist theory to understand a specific perspective of political science, and the impacts it has had on practical applications of knowledge.” (Lindsay R. Martin, CBQ Communication Booknotes Quarterly, Vol. 51 (3-4), 2020)

“Sawer and Baker's edited volume provides an invaluable survey of this flourishing field. Whilst offering a balanced and comprehensive assessment of achievements to date and remaining challenges, it simultaneously outlines  exciting new frontiers for gender innovation in political science research.” (Emeritus Professor Vicky Randall, Department of Government, University of Essex Vice-President, Political Studies Association UK)

Considers the successes and challenges associated with integrating gender innovation to political science Offers evidence on the breadth and policy impact of gender innovation Brings together leading gender scholars across disciplines, including international relations and public policy

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