This title maps the contemporary and developing theoretical debates in the field of gender education, and provides an overview of the diverse areas of research within gender and education. Contributions have been commissioned from recognized experts in the field in order to provide a comprehensive reader on gender and education for undergraduate students. Recent changes, developments and challenges in the field are outlined in the first section of the book. It also catalogues the influence of research in this area on policy in the UK context. The second section focuses on recent innovations in theoretical debates in gender and education. Overviews of research developments in particular subjects (such as sexuality, social class, masculinity) are provided in the third section, where contributors draw on their own research findings to illustrate the discussion.