Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes
Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes is a research topic within History. Science Explorer counts 16k research works in it since 1950. 22.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the history of reproduction, gender, and healthcare in Britain, covering topics such as medicine, sexuality, pregnancy, psychoanalysis, and childbirth. It delves into the evolution of reproductive practices, societal attitudes towards reproduction, and the intersection of gender with healthcare and medicine throughout history.
- Reproduction
- Gender
- Healthcare
- Medicine
- Britain
- Sexuality
- Pregnancy
- Psychoanalysis
- Childbirth
- History
- Research works
- 16k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 3.5k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 22.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +11% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research?
By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (602 and 530 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 602 works
- 2 United Kingdom 530 works
- 3 Germany 140 works
- 4 France 111 works
- 5 Canada 99 works
- 6 Australia 74 works
- 7 Netherlands 48 works
- 8 Italy 41 works
- 9 China 36 works
- 10 Switzerland 33 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research?
By volume in 2022–2025, University of Cambridge publishes the most Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research, followed by University of Oxford and Film Independent.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom 26 works
- 2 University of OxfordUnited Kingdom 22 works
- 3 Film IndependentUnited States 20 works
- 4 University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom 18 works
- 5 University of ExeterUnited Kingdom 15 works
- 6 University of WarwickUnited Kingdom 15 works
- 7 University of BristolUnited Kingdom 15 works
- 8 University of LiverpoolUnited Kingdom 13 works
- 9 University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom 13 works
- 10 University College LondonUnited Kingdom 12 works
Where is Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research done?
The largest centres of Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research in 2022–2025 are London (United Kingdom), Paris (France), New York (United States) and Oxford (United Kingdom).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 London United Kingdom 95 works
- 2 Paris France 43 works
- 3 New York United States 42 works
- 4 Oxford United Kingdom 31 works
- 5 Los Angeles United States 28 works
- 6 Cambridge United Kingdom 27 works
- 7 Birmingham United Kingdom 23 works
- 8 Berlin Germany 23 works
- 9 Glasgow United Kingdom 22 works
- 10 Melbourne Australia 20 works
Where is the best place to study Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes?
Among universities, judged by research, University of Cambridge, University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom | 87.9 | 25.3% | 11.6× | 26 | +79.1% |
| 2 | University of BristolUnited Kingdom | 80.8 | 27.3% | 13.6× | 15 | +107.2% |
| 3 | Queen Mary University of LondonUnited Kingdom | 80.1 | 30.1% | 13.0× | 11 | +97.9% |
| 4 | University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom | 74.6 | 24.2% | 15.2× | 18 | +27.8% |
| 5 | University of GlasgowUnited Kingdom | 70.6 | 30.6% | 8.1× | 10 | +119.6% |
| 6 | University of ExeterUnited Kingdom | 70.5 | 22.8% | 18.1× | 15 | +24.4% |
| 7 | University of LiverpoolUnited Kingdom | 69.3 | 16.5% | 12.9× | 13 | +105.6% |
| 8 | University of WarwickUnited Kingdom | 68.6 | 22.6% | 16.1× | 15 | +23.3% |
| 9 | University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom | 67.9 | 28.5% | 8.1× | 13 | +52.2% |
| 10 | University of OxfordUnited Kingdom | 63.7 | 12.9% | 8.5× | 22 | +69.8% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 11% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2017. The fastest-growing topics are Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes.
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