"Gender perspectives in European integration theories"

This [paper] falls into four parts The first surveys empirical and theoretical work on women and gender as this has developed within or been applied to European integration studies; the second assesses why most theorizing on European integration is resistant to this material and what the possibilities are for change. These accounts are followed by two case studies demonstrating the significance of gender analysis in the EU contest. The final section assesses these trends and considers options for the future