Introducing current feminist theories, this work maps the development of feminist thought and suggests future directions. Reflecting the diversity theory, and its multiple practices and approaches, the chapters range across the humanities and social sciences, covering: social theory; theory and economic change; political theory; jurisprudence; anthropological theory; psychoanalytic theory; theories of gender; lesbian theory; postmodern and cultural theory; black theory; literary theory; linguistic theory; media and film theory; postcolonial theory; perspectives on science; theorizing the personal; methodologies/epistemologies; and women's studies.