Hekman Library: Gender Studies: Find Background Info

Recommended Reference Sources

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Internet Women's History Sourcebook
Compilation of primary sources and websites, covering the history of women from ancient to modern times and across a variety of countries and civilizations. Created for introductory-level college history courses.
Women's eNews
An award-winning nonprofit news service covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy.
Women's Studies / Women's Issues Resource Sites
"A selective, annotated, highly acclaimed listing of web sites containing resources and information about women's studies / women's issues, with an emphasis on sites of particular use to an academic women's studies program."
Women's Watch
The central gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system.
Women Working, 1800-1930
"A digital exploration of women's impact on the economic life of the United States between 1800 and the Great Depression" (from the website)

Feminism & Women's Studies
One of the earliest women's studies web sites on the Internet. Contains documents and links to quality information on women's and gender studies.
Voice of the Shuttle: Gender and Sexuality Studies
Includes broader range of subjects--not just sites on feminism or women's studies, but also men's studies, queer studies, sexuality, etc.
WGSS LINKS: Women and Gender Studies Web Sites
Developed and maintained by the Women & Gender Studies Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries, the purpose of WGSSLINKS is to provide access to a wide range of resources in support of Women and Gender Studies.