Women

Sub-headings:

Bridal

Careers

Feminism

Women's History

Resources in this category:

Dying to be Thin
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/

This companion site to the film "Dying to be Thin" includes information on minority women and eating disorders, personal stories, resources, and frequently asked questions answered by an experienced psychologist.

Genesis: Developing Access to Women's History Sources in the British Isles
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/genesis/

Genesis is a mapping initiative funded by the Research Support Libraries Program (RSLP) to identify and develop access to women's history sources in the British Isles. The database holds descriptions of women's history collections from the libraries, archives, and museums of the British Isles.

Global Women's Activism
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_gui...

Web directory of organizations and websites dealing with women's activism. Listings are broken up by continent and country, as well as transnational.

Images of Women in Ancient Art
http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/imageswomen/

Art history website that presents a study of representations of women in ancient art. Discusses images of women in prehistory, Egypt, the Aegean, Palestine, Greece and Barbarian women. Includes famous works of art and background history.

National Women's Hall of Fame
http://www.greatwomen.org/

The National Women's Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring and celebrating distinguished American women. Offers biographies of the Hall's members and information about their Seneca Hall location.

The National Women's History Project
http://www.nwhp.org/

The NWHP is a nonprofit educational organization focused on recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women throughout history. Includes information on Women's History Month, a Resource Center, and a blog.

SAWNET: South Asian Women's Network
http://www.sawnet.org/

SAWNET's website provides a comprehensive guide to resources and issues (on and off the Internet) pertaining to South Asian women. Topics range from career information to LGBT issues to a list of children's books to news articles from other sources. The site has several contributors from all over the world and, because of the diverse representation, serves as an excellent source of information.

Women's eNews
http://womensenews.org/

Regularly updated site with news from around the world concerning women and public policy. They offer the news the mainstream media doesn't cover.

Women's Sports Foundation
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

A great resource for women and sports with the mission to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. Includes information on issues, scholarships, events, and more.

Women's Studies - Intute: Social Sciences
http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/womensstudies/

Web directory of women's studies resources, each of which has been evaluated and categorized by UK university subject specialists. Headings include Women and Economics and Women and War, among others.

Women's Studies Librarian's Office
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/

A collection of e-resources in Women's Studies; includes institutions, organizations, media, syllabus resources, and more. Run by the University of Wisconsin's Women's Studies librarian.

Women's Studies Online Resources
http://research.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/

Web directory featuring an extensive array of women's studies resources. Resources include an annotated listing of Women's Studies/Women's Issues Resource Sites (categorized by subject and alphabetically); a listing of Women- and Gender-Related E-mail Lists; a listing of Women's Studies Programs, and more.

Women's Studies Resources
http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/wstudies/

Web Directory. Well-annotated and classified links to women's studies subjects from the University of Iowa, including feminism, history, art, music, literature, sports, activism.

WomenGamers.com
http://www.womengamers.com/

"Because women DO play" - dedicated to promoting female video game players. Includes forums, articles, game reviews, and more.

WomensLaw
http://www.womenslaw.org/

Online resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Includes frequently asked questions about legal issues and victim's rights. Also breaks information down by location.

WomenWatch: UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/

An information gateway to the many United Nations services and programs working towards women's equality and empowerment. Offers the latest UN news on women's rights, videos, publications, committees, and more.