Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the social, cultural, and historical construction of gender identities. It explores how gender influences individual experiences, societal norms and expectations, power dynamics, and social inequalities. Gender studies also investigates how gender intersects with other categories of identity, such as race, class, sexuality, and ability. This research area seeks to challenge traditional gender norms and stereotypes, promote gender equality, and increase understanding of the complex ways in which gender shapes human experiences and relationships.