Gender & Sexuality

Sexual identity, especially in relation to society or culture; matters involving or characteristic of sex, sexuality, or the sexes.

Sub-headings:

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Men

Sex

Women

Resources in this category:

Center for the Study of Political Graphics
http://www.politicalgraphics.org/

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) is an "archive that collects, preserves, documents, and exhibits domestic and international posters relating to historical and contemporary movements for peace and social justice." Online examples from the collection with full catalog records.

Diotima
http://www.stoa.org/diotima/

"Diotima serves as an interdisciplinary resource for anyone interested in patterns of gender around the ancient Mediterranean and as a forum for collaboration among instructors who teach courses about women and gender in the ancient world." Contains extensive searchable bibliographies on various subjects, essays, suggestions for course materials, and a Biblical Studies resources page.

Gender Fair Language
http://www.wecc.rpi.edu/genderfair.html

As culture changes, so does language. Reflect our changing ideas in your writing with gender fair language! This site provides an overview of the concept, as well as helpful examples for making your writing clear and direct regarding gender.

Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan
http://www.rawa.org/

This site belongs to the oldest political/social organization of Afghan women, struggling for peace, freedom, democracy, and women's rights in Afghanistan. The site contains a biography of Meena, founding member of RAWA, who was murdered in 1987 by agents of the KHAD (the Afghanistan branch of the KGB.)

SafetyNet
http://home.cybergrrl.com/dv/

This page was set up to provide resources for information on domestic abuse. It includes contact information for domestic violence projects and organizations, sources of statistics, a domestic violence handbook posted by Peace at Home and bibliographies of suggested readings.

Selected Women and Gender Resources on the World Wide Web
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/others.htm

A well annotated guide to women and gender resources available on the Internet, including guides to searching the Web, databases and discussion archives effectively.

Sexual Harassment Hotline Resource List
http://www.feminist.org/911/harass.html

The Feminist Majority Foundation has provided information about sexual assault hotlines across the country. You key in the initial of any state and can browse listings of hotlines. The information provided includes the name, address and phone number of the organization as well as the types of assistance provided and the hours staffed. In addition to this useful information, there are facts about sexual assault and links to other sites.

Sexual Health infoCenter
http://www.sexhealth.org/main.shtml

Includes information about safe sex; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sexuality and aging; lesbian, bisexual and gay issues; and sexual problems. There is also the opportunity to ask a question about sexual health issues.

Y?: The National Forum on People's Differences
http://www.yforum.com/

"This forum ... gives you a way to ask people from other ethnic or cultural backgrounds the questions you've always been too embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask them." Questions and answers and answers evaluated by the Y? staff. On some topics Y? experts weigh in on questions. "The National Forum On People's Differences has no agenda or cause, other than to get people talking across their differences." Archive of past questions, answers, and expert opinion. Research/Coursework Center allows students to post questions on diversity and related issues, and appropriate answers are posted.