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Women & Gender Studies
This LibGuide covers various topics and general Internet resources in Women's and Gender studies.
Researching Women and Gender Studies
Welcome! This guide is a starting point for exploring resources for Women & Gender Studies courses and research topics.
Please contact maria.barca@shu.edu for assistance in using these resources. He can help with many research related issues such as:
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developing keywords and refining your topic (you can also start with this video tutorial)
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helping you gather background information and / or getting started on your research
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citing your sources or learning about a citation management tool like Zotero.
I'm also happy to just chat and hear about what you are reading or researching. Don't hesitate to reach out!
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Develop Your Topic With Background Research
- Women's Knowledge Digital Library (University of Wisconsin)An online repository of a wide variety of women and gender studies materials that can be browsed by collection.
- VoS: Gender and Sexuality StudiesAn extensive list of online resources on on women and gender studies, queer theory, transgender studies, more. Links to departments and centers, journals and magazines, programs, myriad websites, etc.
- GLAAD Media Reference Guide 10th EditionDeveloped by the advocacy organization GLAAD as a guide for writers and journalists who cover stories about LGBTQ people or LGBTQ-related issues; includes a glossary.
- Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window Focuses on broad issues (war, genocide, human rights, poverty, globalization, world trade, global warming and other topics) in the news. Not a pro and con database, Global Issues in Context ties together sources to present analysis of issues across social, political, economic, environmental, and global headlines.
Encyclopedia of Gender and Society by
2009 RUSA Outstanding Reference CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 A comprehensive, two-volume encyclopedia covering the major theories, research, people and issues in contemporary gender studies. The work will be distinguished by a cross-nationaloss-cultural perspective providing comparative analyses of life experiences of men and women around the world.
Publication Date: 2008
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender by
Gender studies have become a major academic field in the past 25 years, providing a lens through which to reexamine and reevaluate knowledge in every area of human interaction and activity. The Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender encompasses the various concepts of sex and gender that have arisen from the critical study of those subjects worldwide, as well as the emerging reimagination of the more traditional humanities and social sciences. Broad theoretical essays address issues of sex and gender at the personal and the social level; others examine issues of identity, status, class, ethnicity, race, and nation; of sexuality and the body; of social institutions and the structures of representation -- all through the lens of gender. With a truly global perspective, topics of individual entries include changing conceptions of the feminine, the family and masculinity, religion, morality, cultural images, medical practice, public health, economy and society and many more. In addition, the work discusses the influences of gender studies on various academic disciplines, examining how it has transformed and utilized methods and theories that have evolved.
Publication Date: 2007
Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia by
Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia records the contribution of women of Latin American birth or heritage to the economic and cultural development of the United States. The encyclopedia, edited by Vicki L. Ruiz and Virginia Sánchez-Korrol, is the first comprehensive gathering of scholarship on Latinas. This encyclopedia will serve as an essential reference for decades to come. In more than 580 entries, the historical and cultural narratives of Latinas come to life. From mestizo settlement, pioneer life, and diasporic communities, the encyclopedia details the contributions of women as settlers, comadres, and landowners, as organizers and nuns. More than 200 scholars explore the experiences of Latinas during and after EuroAmerican colonization and conquest; the early-19th-century migration of Puerto Ricans and Cubans; 20th-century issues of migration, cultural tradition, labor, gender roles, community organization, and politics; and much more. Individual biographical entries profile women who have left their mark on the historical and cultural landscape. With more than 300 photographs, Latinas in the United States offers a mosaic of historical experiences, detailing how Latinas have shaped their own lives, cultures, and communities through mutual assistance and collective action, while confronting the pressures of colonialism, racism, discrimination, sexism, and poverty. "Meant for scholars and general readers, this is a great resource on Latinas and historical topics connected with them."--curledup.com
Publication Date: 2006
Black Women in America by
Winner of the Dartmouth Medal for Outstanding Reference Publication of 1994, the first edition of Black Women in America broke ground-pulling together for the first time all of the research in this vast but underrepresented field to provide one of the strongest building blocks of Black Women'sStudies. Hailed by Eric Foner of Columbia University (for a Lingua Franca survey) as "one of those publishing events which changes the way we look at a field," it simultaneously filled a void in the literature and sparked new research and concepts regarding African-American women in history.Since the first edition was published, a new generation of American black women has flourished, demanding this landmark reference be brought up to date. Women such as Venus and Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, Carol Mosley-Braun, Ruth Simmons, and Ann Fudge have become household names for theirremarkable contributions to sports, politics, academia, and business. In three magnificent volumes, Black Women in America, second edition celebrates the remarkable achievements of black women throughout history, highlights their ongoing contributions in America today, and covers the new researchthe first edition helped to generate.Features:* Includes more than 150 new entries, plus revisions and updates to all previous entries* Contains 500 illustrations, many published here for the first times* Includes over 335 biographies, many newly prepared for this publication* Offers sidebars on interesting aspects of the history and culture of black women* Provides a bibliography for each entry, plus a major bibliographical essay* Features a chronology and a comprehensive indexFor a complete listing of contents, visit www.oup.com/us/bwia
Publication Date: 2005
Encyclopedia of Lesbian Histories and Cultures by
A rich heritage that needs to be documented Beginning in 1869, when the study of homosexuality can be said to have begun with the establishment of sexology, this encyclopedia offers accounts of the most important international developments in an area that now occupies a critical place in many fields of academic endeavours. It covers a long history and a dynamic and ever changing present, while opening up the academic profession to new scholarship and new ways of thinking. A groundbreaking new approach While gays and lesbians have shared many aspects of life, their histories and cultures developed in profoundly different ways. To reflect this crucial fact, the encyclopedia has been prepared in two separate volumes assuring that both histories receive full, unbiased attention and that a broad range of human experience is covered. Written for and by a wide range of people Intended as a reference for students and scholars in all fields, as well as for the general public, the encyclopedia is written in user-friendly language. At the same time it maintains a high level of scholarship that incorporates both passion and objectivity. It is written by some of the most famous names in the field, as well as new scholars, whose research continues to advance gender studies into the future.
Publication Date: 2013
Introduction to Transgender Studies by
This is the first introductory textbook for trans, transgender, or *trans studies for first or second year college students as well as community college students. Using entertaining as well as informative features, this combination text/reader appeals specifically to a range of students who may know very little about the field. It can be used in programs and courses ranging from majors in LGBT/queer studies to feminist/gender studies.Teachers can utilize the book¿s step-by-step teaching tools including:¿ key questions for the student¿ chapter overview¿ personal brief vignettes (told in first person)¿ ¿Writings from the Community¿ (full-length commissioned essays by community members; mostly trans people but some LGB people and allies)¿ key concepts to remember¿ film, television, and media of interest (titles plus a brief description)¿ end-of-chapter activities, discussion questions, and observationsThroughout, Haefele-Thomas embraces the richness of intersecting identities: how together, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, nation, religion, and ability¿have cross-influenced to shape the transgender experience and culture across and `beyond the binary.¿
Publication Date: 2019
