Moving forward: Including norms in the research agenda on gender and corruption

Research on corruption and gender has expanded over the last two decades, but surprisingly, the role of (gender) norms in this relationship has remained mostly implicit. This edited volume highlights the importance of research focusing on formal and informal norms in understanding how men and women experience, perceive and fight against corruption, and why differences occur. The book showcases case studies from all over the world, demonstrating the importance of more context-specific analysis on the topic of gender and corruption. It also highlights that an intersectional approach to understanding the gender and corruption nexus is, as many norms do have especially harmful effects on those most marginalized in society. Changing norms is a long-term process, that should be guided by rigorous scholarly research. This edited volume is a starting point for those interested in a nuanced analysis of the impact of norms on the relationship between gender and corruption.