Introduction

Abstract

Neurofeminism is the first collection of essays to bring a critical feminist perspective to the recent brain sciences. The authors come from several different academic disciplines, and the essays often include insights and material from more than one area of study. The work can be seen as addressing issues in four large areas within neurofeminism: sex and gender differences, ethics, philosophy of science, and embodiment. Many of the essays address topics from two or even three of these areas. Accordingly, the editors have decided not to divide this book into sections; rather, this introduction will delineate themes from each of the areas as they appear in the chapters.