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Top Journals in Gender Studies

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Gender Studies, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Gender Studies falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. International Journal of Transgender Health


International Journal of Transgender Health is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Transgender Health is 560. ISSN of this journal is/are 26895269, 26895277.

Impact Score: 20.75 h-Index: 60 SJR: 3.422 Overall Ranking: 560



2. Gender, Work and Organization


Gender, Work and Organization is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Gender, Work and Organization is 929. ISSN of this journal is/are 14680432, 09686673.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 101 SJR: 2.539 Overall Ranking: 929


3. Gender and Society


Gender and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Gender and Society is 1134. ISSN of this journal is/are 08912432, 15523977.

Impact Score: 4.21 h-Index: 132 SJR: 2.272 Overall Ranking: 1134


4. Biology of Sex Differences


Biology of Sex Differences is a journal covering the categories related to Endocrinology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Biology of Sex Differences is 1742. ISSN of this journal is/are 20426410.

Impact Score: 5.02 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.799 Overall Ranking: 1742


5. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity


Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity is 2160. ISSN of this journal is/are 23290382, 23290390.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.591 Overall Ranking: 2160



6. Politics & Gender


Politics & Gender is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Politics & Gender is 2683. ISSN of this journal is/are 1743923X, 17439248.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.405 Overall Ranking: 2683


7. Feminist Economics


Feminist Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Feminist Economics is 3015. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664372, 13545701.

Impact Score: 2.88 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.318 Overall Ranking: 3015


8. Sex Roles


Sex Roles is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sex Roles is 3241. ISSN of this journal is/are 03600025, 15732762.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 151 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3241


9. Psychology and Sexuality


Psychology and Sexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology and Sexuality is 3294. ISSN of this journal is/are 19419902, 19419899.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.252 Overall Ranking: 3294



10. Chinese Sociological Review


Chinese Sociological Review is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Demography (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by M.E. Sharpe Inc.. The overall rank of Chinese Sociological Review is 3605. ISSN of this journal is/are 21620555, 21620563.

Impact Score: 3.56 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.189 Overall Ranking: 3605


11. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal


Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1). It is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. The overall rank of Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal is 3685. ISSN of this journal is/are 10636161, 19381581.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.175 Overall Ranking: 3685


12. Feminist Media Studies


Feminist Media Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Feminist Media Studies is 3808. ISSN of this journal is/are 14680777.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 65 SJR: 1.153 Overall Ranking: 3808


13. Feminist Criminology


Feminist Criminology is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Feminist Criminology is 3843. ISSN of this journal is/are 15570851, 1557086X.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.148 Overall Ranking: 3843



14. Journal of LGBT Youth


Journal of LGBT Youth is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of LGBT Youth is 3848. ISSN of this journal is/are 19361661, 19361653.

Impact Score: 4.68 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.147 Overall Ranking: 3848


15. Psychology of Women Quarterly


Psychology of Women Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Psychology of Women Quarterly is 3887. ISSN of this journal is/are 14716402, 03616843.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.141 Overall Ranking: 3887


16. Men and Masculinities


Men and Masculinities is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Men and Masculinities is 4100. ISSN of this journal is/are 1097184X.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.106 Overall Ranking: 4100


17. Journal of Sex Research


Journal of Sex Research is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Sex Research is 4309. ISSN of this journal is/are 00224499, 15598519.

Impact Score: 3.41 h-Index: 139 SJR: 1.071 Overall Ranking: 4309


18. Journal of Homosexuality


Journal of Homosexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Homosexuality is 4403. ISSN of this journal is/are 15403602, 00918369.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.06 Overall Ranking: 4403


19. Sexuality Research and Social Policy


Sexuality Research and Social Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sexuality Research and Social Policy is 4536. ISSN of this journal is/are 15536610, 18689884.

Impact Score: 3.65 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.037 Overall Ranking: 4536


20. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship


International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Emarald Group Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship is 4751. ISSN of this journal is/are 17566274, 17566266.

Impact Score: 6.33 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.009 Overall Ranking: 4751


21. Violence Against Women


Violence Against Women is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Violence Against Women is 4858. ISSN of this journal is/are 10778012, 15528448.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 120 SJR: 0.996 Overall Ranking: 4858


22. Psychology of Men and Masculinity


Psychology of Men and Masculinity is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Men and Masculinity is 5205. ISSN of this journal is/are 1939151X, 15249220.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 79 SJR: 0.957 Overall Ranking: 5205


23. Gender and Education


Gender and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Gender and Education is 5363. ISSN of this journal is/are 13600516, 09540253.

Impact Score: 2.72 h-Index: 80 SJR: 0.938 Overall Ranking: 5363


24. Signs


Signs is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Signs is 5544. ISSN of this journal is/are 15456943, 00979740.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 89 SJR: 0.917 Overall Ranking: 5544


25. Transgender Health


Transgender Health is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Transgender Health is 5677. ISSN of this journal is/are 2380193X.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.903 Overall Ranking: 5677


26. European Journal of Politics and Gender


European Journal of Politics and Gender is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Bristol University Press. The overall rank of European Journal of Politics and Gender is 5787. ISSN of this journal is/are 25151096, 25151088.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.89 Overall Ranking: 5787


27. Feminist Legal Studies


Feminist Legal Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Feminist Legal Studies is 5796. ISSN of this journal is/are 9663622.

Impact Score: 1.60 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.889 Overall Ranking: 5796


28. Journal of General Psychology


Journal of General Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of General Psychology is 5860. ISSN of this journal is/are 00221309, 19400888.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.883 Overall Ranking: 5860


29. Journal of Gender Studies


Journal of Gender Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Gender Studies is 5906. ISSN of this journal is/are 14653869, 09589236.

Impact Score: 3.10 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5906


30. Feminist Anthropology


Feminist Anthropology is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Feminist Anthropology is 6168. ISSN of this journal is/are 26437961.

Impact Score: 2.33 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.854 Overall Ranking: 6168


31. Journal of Language and Sexuality


Journal of Language and Sexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Journal of Language and Sexuality is 6172. ISSN of this journal is/are 22113770, 22113789.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.854 Overall Ranking: 6172


32. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is 6188. ISSN of this journal is/are 17587093, 20407149.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.852 Overall Ranking: 6188


33. LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal


LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal is 6212. ISSN of this journal is/are 27703371, 2770338X.

Impact Score: 2.48 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.85 Overall Ranking: 6212


34. Gender in Management


Gender in Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Gender in Management is 6271. ISSN of this journal is/are 17542413.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6271


35. Journal of Women, Politics and Policy


Journal of Women, Politics and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Women, Politics and Policy is 6277. ISSN of this journal is/are 1554477X.

Impact Score: 1.64 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6277


36. Feminist Theory


Feminist Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Feminist Theory is 6599. ISSN of this journal is/are 14647001.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6599


37. Feminism and Psychology


Feminism and Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Feminism and Psychology is 6705. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617161, 09593535.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.807 Overall Ranking: 6705


38. Social Politics


Social Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Social Politics is 6776. ISSN of this journal is/are 10724745, 14682893.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.8 Overall Ranking: 6776


39. Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work


Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Work (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work is 6848. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523020, 08861099.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.793 Overall Ranking: 6848


40. International Journal of Sexual Health


International Journal of Sexual Health is a journal covering the categories related to Dermatology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Reproductive Medicine (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Sexual Health is 7201. ISSN of this journal is/are 1931762X, 19317611.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.764 Overall Ranking: 7201


41. De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah


De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1). It is published by Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. The overall rank of De Jure: Jurnal Hukum dan Syar'iah is 7338. ISSN of this journal is/are 20851618, 25281658.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 7338


42. Journal of Bisexuality


Journal of Bisexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Bisexuality is 7667. ISSN of this journal is/are 15299716.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.731 Overall Ranking: 7667


43. El-Usrah


El-Usrah is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry Faculty of Sharia and Law. The overall rank of El-Usrah is 7677. ISSN of this journal is/are 26208075, 26208083.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.73 Overall Ranking: 7677


44. International Feminist Journal of Politics


International Feminist Journal of Politics is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Feminist Journal of Politics is 7793. ISSN of this journal is/are 14616742.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.722 Overall Ranking: 7793


45. Porn Studies


Porn Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Porn Studies is 7797. ISSN of this journal is/are 23268743, 23268751.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.722 Overall Ranking: 7797


46. Gender, Place, and Culture


Gender, Place, and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Demography (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Gender, Place, and Culture is 7828. ISSN of this journal is/are 0966369X, 13600524.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 86 SJR: 0.72 Overall Ranking: 7828


47. European Journal of Women's Studies


European Journal of Women's Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Women's Studies is 8130. ISSN of this journal is/are 13505068, 14617420.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.698 Overall Ranking: 8130


48. Gender Issues


Gender Issues is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Gender Issues is 8348. ISSN of this journal is/are 19364717, 1098092X.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.683 Overall Ranking: 8348


49. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering


Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Begell House Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering is 8378. ISSN of this journal is/are 10728325.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.681 Overall Ranking: 8378


50. Journal of Women and Aging


Journal of Women and Aging is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Women and Aging is 9086. ISSN of this journal is/are 15407322, 08952841.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.635 Overall Ranking: 9086


51. Sexualities


Sexualities is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Sexualities is 9091. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617382, 13634607.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.635 Overall Ranking: 9091


52. Gender and Language


Gender and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Equinox Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Gender and Language is 9095. ISSN of this journal is/are 1747633X, 17476321.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.634 Overall Ranking: 9095


53. NORMA


NORMA is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of NORMA is 9353. ISSN of this journal is/are 18902146, 18902138.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.62 Overall Ranking: 9353


54. Journal of Men's Studies, The


Journal of Men's Studies, The is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Men's Studies, The is 9713. ISSN of this journal is/are 10608265, 19330251.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.598 Overall Ranking: 9713


55. Sexuality and Culture


Sexuality and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sexuality and Culture is 9785. ISSN of this journal is/are 10955143.

Impact Score: 2.23 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.594 Overall Ranking: 9785


56. Ethnography and Education


Ethnography and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Ethnography and Education is 9970. ISSN of this journal is/are 17457823, 17457831.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.582 Overall Ranking: 9970


57. Journal of Gender-Based Violence


Journal of Gender-Based Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Bristol University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Gender-Based Violence is 10025. ISSN of this journal is/are 23986808, 23986816.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.579 Overall Ranking: 10025


58. Transgender Studies Quarterly


Transgender Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Duke University Press. The overall rank of Transgender Studies Quarterly is 10176. ISSN of this journal is/are 23289252, 23289260.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.572 Overall Ranking: 10176


59. Hypatia


Hypatia is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Hypatia is 10352. ISSN of this journal is/are 08875367, 15272001.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.562 Overall Ranking: 10352


60. Women's Studies International Forum


Women's Studies International Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Development (Q2); Education (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Women's Studies International Forum is 10462. ISSN of this journal is/are 2775395.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 77 SJR: 0.557 Overall Ranking: 10462


61. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services


Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services is 10509. ISSN of this journal is/are 10538720.

Impact Score: 1.95 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.554 Overall Ranking: 10509


62. Journal of Lesbian Studies


Journal of Lesbian Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Lesbian Studies is 11158. ISSN of this journal is/are 15403548, 10894160.

Impact Score: 0.97 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.521 Overall Ranking: 11158


63. Gender and Development


Gender and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Gender and Development is 11310. ISSN of this journal is/are 13552074, 13649221.

Impact Score: 1.73 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.514 Overall Ranking: 11310


64. Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education


Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education is 11516. ISSN of this journal is/are 26379112, 26379120.

Impact Score: 1.82 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.504 Overall Ranking: 11516


65. NORA - Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research


NORA - Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of NORA - Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research is 11736. ISSN of this journal is/are 08038740, 1502394X.

Impact Score: 1.00 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.493 Overall Ranking: 11736


66. Gender, Technology and Development


Gender, Technology and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Gender, Technology and Development is 11918. ISSN of this journal is/are 09718524, 09730656.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.483 Overall Ranking: 11918


67. Women's Studies in Communication


Women's Studies in Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Women's Studies in Communication is 12216. ISSN of this journal is/are 07491409, 2152999X.

Impact Score: 1.54 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.47 Overall Ranking: 12216


68. Women and Therapy


Women and Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Women and Therapy is 12233. ISSN of this journal is/are 02703149, 15410315.

Impact Score: 1.21 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.469 Overall Ranking: 12233


69. Partner Abuse


Partner Abuse is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Springer Publishing Company. The overall rank of Partner Abuse is 12438. ISSN of this journal is/are 19466560, 19466579.

Impact Score: 1.11 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.459 Overall Ranking: 12438


70. Violence and Gender


Violence and Gender is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Health (social science) (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Violence and Gender is 12487. ISSN of this journal is/are 23267852, 23267836.

Impact Score: 1.05 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.457 Overall Ranking: 12487


71. Feminist Review


Feminist Review is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Feminist Review is 12511. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664380, 01417789.

Impact Score: 0.85 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.455 Overall Ranking: 12511


72. Secularism and Nonreligion


Secularism and Nonreligion is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); History (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Secularism and Nonreligion is 12907. ISSN of this journal is/are 20536712.

Impact Score: 0.63 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.438 Overall Ranking: 12907


73. Women and Criminal Justice


Women and Criminal Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Women and Criminal Justice is 12943. ISSN of this journal is/are 8974454.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.437 Overall Ranking: 12943


74. Al-Ahwal


Al-Ahwal is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Law (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Al-Ahwal Research Centre Department of Islamic Family Law, Faculty of Sharia and Law, UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The overall rank of Al-Ahwal is 12946. ISSN of this journal is/are 2085627X, 25286617.

Impact Score: 1.53 h-Index: 6 SJR: 0.436 Overall Ranking: 12946


75. Fat Studies


Fat Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Health (social science) (Q3); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Fat Studies is 12987. ISSN of this journal is/are 2160486X, 21604851.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.435 Overall Ranking: 12987


76. International Journal of Society, Culture and Language


International Journal of Society, Culture and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Lulu Press Inc. The overall rank of International Journal of Society, Culture and Language is 13152. ISSN of this journal is/are 23292210.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.428 Overall Ranking: 13152


77. International Journal of Ageing and Later Life


International Journal of Ageing and Later Life is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Health (social science) (Q3); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q3). It is published by Linkoping University Electronic Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Ageing and Later Life is 13282. ISSN of this journal is/are 16528670.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.423 Overall Ranking: 13282


78. Society Register


Society Register is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Political Science and International Relations (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu. The overall rank of Society Register is 13438. ISSN of this journal is/are 25445502.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.416 Overall Ranking: 13438


79. Australian Feminist Studies


Australian Feminist Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Australian Feminist Studies is 13856. ISSN of this journal is/are 08164649, 14653303.

Impact Score: 0.73 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.397 Overall Ranking: 13856


80. Feminist Media Histories


Feminist Media Histories is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by University of California Press. The overall rank of Feminist Media Histories is 13927. ISSN of this journal is/are 23737492.

Impact Score: 0.60 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.394 Overall Ranking: 13927


81. Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura


Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Education (Q3). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry. The overall rank of Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura is 14390. ISSN of this journal is/are 14121190, 24077542.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.377 Overall Ranking: 14390


82. Monthly Review


Monthly Review is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3). It is published by Monthly Review Press. The overall rank of Monthly Review is 14422. ISSN of this journal is/are 270520.

Impact Score: 0.94 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.376 Overall Ranking: 14422


83. Al-'Adalah


Al-'Adalah is a journal covering the categories related to Religious Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Law (Q2). It is published by Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung. The overall rank of Al-'Adalah is 14519. ISSN of this journal is/are 08541272, 2614171X.

Impact Score: 1.48 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.372 Overall Ranking: 14519


84. DiGeSt - Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies


DiGeSt - Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Anthropology (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Political Science and International Relations (Q2). It is published by Universiteit Gent. The overall rank of DiGeSt - Journal of Diversity and Gender Studies is 14631. ISSN of this journal is/are 25930281, 25930273.

Impact Score: 1.32 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.368 Overall Ranking: 14631


85. Asian Journal of Women's Studies


Asian Journal of Women's Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Journal of Women's Studies is 14890. ISSN of this journal is/are 12259276.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.359 Overall Ranking: 14890


86. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy


Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Social Psychology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy is 14955. ISSN of this journal is/are 15332683, 15332691.

Impact Score: 1.30 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.357 Overall Ranking: 14955


87. Social Text


Social Text is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Anthropology (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Duke University Press. The overall rank of Social Text is 15133. ISSN of this journal is/are 01642472, 15271951.

Impact Score: 0.66 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.351 Overall Ranking: 15133


88. Revista de Estudios Sociales


Revista de Estudios Sociales is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Universidad de los Andes, Colombia. The overall rank of Revista de Estudios Sociales is 15217. ISSN of this journal is/are 19005180, 0123885X.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.348 Overall Ranking: 15217


89. Retos


Retos is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Pharmacy (Q2); Education (Q3); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q3); Rehabilitation (Q3). It is published by Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica. The overall rank of Retos is 15484. ISSN of this journal is/are 19882041, 15791726.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.338 Overall Ranking: 15484


90. Iconos


Iconos is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by FLACSO Ecuador. The overall rank of Iconos is 15749. ISSN of this journal is/are 13901249, 13908065.

Impact Score: 0.98 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.329 Overall Ranking: 15749


91. Feminist Studies


Feminist Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Feminist Studies Inc.. The overall rank of Feminist Studies is 16102. ISSN of this journal is/are 463663.

Impact Score: 0.33 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.317 Overall Ranking: 16102


92. Comparative Southeast European Studies


Comparative Southeast European Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Anthropology (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Law (Q2); Political Science and International Relations (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Comparative Southeast European Studies is 16253. ISSN of this journal is/are 27018199, 27018202.

Impact Score: 0.97 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.312 Overall Ranking: 16253


93. Feminist Formations


Feminist Formations is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of Feminist Formations is 16306. ISSN of this journal is/are 21517363, 21517371.

Impact Score: 0.43 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.31 Overall Ranking: 16306


94. Sexuality, Gender and Policy


Sexuality, Gender and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Political Science and International Relations (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Sexuality, Gender and Policy is 16590. ISSN of this journal is/are 26395355.

Impact Score: 0.84 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.302 Overall Ranking: 16590


95. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling


Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3); Clinical Psychology (Q3); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling is 16677. ISSN of this journal is/are 26924951, 2692496X.

Impact Score: 0.76 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.299 Overall Ranking: 16677


96. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy


Journal of Feminist Family Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Applied Psychology (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Feminist Family Therapy is 16963. ISSN of this journal is/are 15404099, 08952833.

Impact Score: 1.06 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.29 Overall Ranking: 16963


97. Journal of Intercultural Communication


Journal of Intercultural Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Communication (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Linguistics and Language (Q2); Education (Q3); Public Administration (Q3); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by Immigrant Institutet. The overall rank of Journal of Intercultural Communication is 17029. ISSN of this journal is/are 14041634.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.288 Overall Ranking: 17029


98. Representations


Representations is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by University of California Press. The overall rank of Representations is 17108. ISSN of this journal is/are 07346018, 1533855X.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.286 Overall Ranking: 17108


99. Studies in Social Justice


Studies in Social Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Law (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Centre for Studies in Social Justice, University of Windsor. The overall rank of Studies in Social Justice is 17189. ISSN of this journal is/are 19114788.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.284 Overall Ranking: 17189


100. International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health


International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Health (social science) (Q3). It is published by University of Toronto Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health is 17203. ISSN of this journal is/are 25619179.

Impact Score: 1.00 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.283 Overall Ranking: 17203








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Gender Studies or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Gender Studies


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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