Shere Hite is an American-born German sexologist, feminist, and author. She is best known for her 1976 book The Hite Report on Female Sexuality, which was based on a survey of over 3, 000 women about their sexual experiences and desires. Hite's research has been influential in the fields of gender studies, psychology, and sociology. She has also written several other books on topics such as marriage, relationships, and sexuality. Hite is a strong advocate for women's rights and has been a vocal critic of traditional gender roles.