Internet Resources by Subject: Women & Gender Studies - General

The ACLU works "to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor." The website provides information on a number of issues such as: criminal justice, immigrant rights, free speech, racial equality, students rights, voting rights, etc. See also the Virginia ACLU affiliate site: http://www.acluva.org/ .

"Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion." Try looking through the items on the Research section of the site to find primary snf secondary source materials.

This database from the World Bank Group supplies "gender statistics and indicators designed with user-friendly, menu-driven features." Sources for the information in the database include national statistics, the United Nations, and World Bank conducted or funded surveys. Select a country and then select a category of statistical data.

The ACLU works "to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor." The website provides information on a number of issues such as: criminal justice, immigrant rights, free speech, racial equality, students rights, voting rights, etc. See also the Virginia ACLU affiliate site: http://www.acluva.org/ .

"Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion." Try looking through the items on the Research section of the site to find primary snf secondary source materials.

This database from the World Bank Group supplies "gender statistics and indicators designed with user-friendly, menu-driven features." Sources for the information in the database include national statistics, the United Nations, and World Bank conducted or funded surveys. Select a country and then select a category of statistical data.

The National Opinion Research Center, NORC, is a private, non-commercial social science research organization. Some citations for NORC publications include links to downloadable PDF documents or to external websites, which may require registration, subscription, or payment to view the document. See the publications area of the site for more information.

"The United Nations Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. We facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the United Nations Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system."

A collection of links to various materials on gender & sexuality provided by the Voice of the Shuttle.

"...an online, peer reviewed academic journal dedicated to the discussion of gender issues. "
Access to articles is provided for free.