Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society

The Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society grew out of two traditions: the University of Wisconsin Law School’s “law in action” approach and the interdisciplinary design of gender studies. Through “law in action” we look beyond the statutes and cases to study the practical effects of the law on individuals, marginalized communities, and society at large. The interdisciplinary approach, with an emphasis on gender identity, offers different perspectives through which to expand and challenge our understanding of the law and its implications on society.

The Journal, originally the Wisconsin Women’s Law Journal, one of the earliest in the nation devoted to the study of women and the law, has strived to contribute insightful scholarship to this evolving field of study. Recognizing that women are a diverse group with differing beliefs and interests, and moreover that gender stereotyping and gender identity discrimination of any kind inhibits each individual’s full equality under the law, we encourage articles that examine the intersection of law and gender with issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.