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Gender and Sexuality Resouces
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Online Reference Sources
Encyclopedia of Gender and Society by Call Number: View EbookFind essays on the impact of gender in social life, from individual concerns like self and identity to global effects in politics and economics. The Reader's Guide is a great place to start.
Lesbian Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia by Call Number: View Ebook Reference HQ75.5 .L4395 2000Publication Date: 2000Explore issues and topics related to lesbian life, including history, politics, biography, the arts, and more. See the Subject Guide on p. XLVII for places to start.
- Gender Disparities – Urban InstituteFind reports from the Urban Institute about gender inequality and subsequent disparities in education, income, employment, and more.
Print Reference Sources
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender by Call Number: Reference HQ16 .E52 2007 v. 1–4Find essays discussing sex and gender on personal and social levels, addressing issues of identity, status, class, ethnicity, race, and more.
The Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality by Call Number: Reference HQ21 .I68 2004Find lengthy entries about human sexuality in various cultures and countries, including gender roles, religious and ethnic factors, all varieties of sexual behaviors, contraception attitudes, STDs, and more.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender by Call Number: Reference HQ1115 .E43 2001 v. 1–2These well-organized and comprehensive essays on gender topics include glossaries of relevant concepts, cross-references, and suggested readings.
Gay Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia by Call Number: Reference HQ75.13 .G37 2000Find information on a range of topics related to gay life, including history, politics, biography, the arts, and more. See the Subject Guide on p. XXXIX for guidance.
The Gay & Lesbian Atlas by Call Number: Reference HQ76.3.U5 G355 2004With numerous charts, graphs, and maps, this book presents statistics on gay and lesbian Americans, based on the 2000 Census.