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Feminism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agents of Social Change: New Resources on 20th Century Women's Activism 
 "This exhibit marks the opening for research of eight collections of 20th century women activists. ... These new resources highlight women's part in the multiple struggles for social change that span the century." Features profiles and digitized material on feminist lawyer and judge Dorothy Kenyon, feminist and writer Gloria Steinem, the National Congress of Neighborhood Women, the Women's Action Alliance, and others. Includes lesson plans. From the Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College. http://www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/ssc/agents/ Topics: Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 20, 2008 Andrea Dworkin
Writings from feminist/activist Andrea Dworkin, including nonfiction, fiction, autobiography, speeches, essays and articles, interviews, writings about Nicole Brown Simpson, and the full text of "Pornography and Civil Rights: A New Day for Women's Equality" (cowritten with Catharine A. MacKinnon). http://www.nostatusquo.com/ACLU/dworkin/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Social Issues, Women Last updated Feb 15, 2005 Black American Feminism: A Multidisciplinary Bibliography
"An extensive bibliography of Black American Feminist thought from across the disciplines." Arranged by discipline (arts and humanities; social sciences; education; health, medicine, and science) and format (autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, personal narratives; interviews; speeches; anthologies; periodicals; Web sites). Contains mainly references to print resources, with some Web links. Updated quarterly. Compiled by Sherri Barnes, Associate Librarian, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.library.ucsb.edu/subjects/blackfeminism/ Topics: Black Resources, Nonfiction by Genre, Women Last updated May 10, 2004 Brooklyn Museum: Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art
This center, opened in March 2007, "is an exhibition and education facility dedicated to feminist art." The centerpiece of the space is a "gallery devoted to 'The Dinner Party' (1974-9) by Judy Chicago; [and] a biographical gallery to present exhibitions highlighting the women represented in 'The Dinner Party.'" The site features images of items from permanent and temporary exhibits. Note: The site asks that the "Feminist Art Base" not be viewed by those under 18. http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/about/ Topics: Art, Women Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Documenting a Feminist Past: Art World Critique
This 2007 exhibition "documents feminist critique of art institutions from 1969 to the present." Features a listing of the exhibit items (with selected images) and video and audio archives of the accompanying symposium in its entirety, which included a keynote address by writer and activist Lucy Lippard and panel discussions on topics such as "Activism/Race/Geopolitics" and "Writing the History of Feminism." From the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/37 Topics: Art, Women Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Documents from the Women's Liberation Movement
Texts and images of articles, pamphlets, flyers, and booklets published from 1969 to 1974 that "focus specifically on the early radical origins of this movement in the United States." Includes classics such as Pat Menardi's "Politics of Housework," "Notes From the First Year," the Radicalesbians' "The Woman-Identified Woman," and early works from Steinem, Bunch, Firestone, Alpert, and Freeman. Searchable and browsable. From the Special Collections Library, Duke University. http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/wlm/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, History, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Science, United States History, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 Emma Goldman
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program about "the notorious lecturer, fearless writer, and merciless publisher." Includes a discussion of Goldman's beliefs and her philosophy of anarchism, a timeline, profiles of related individuals and events, images of the anarchist magazine Mother Earth, Goldman's arrest record, a teacher's guide, and related materials. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldman/ Topics: Notable People, Political Parties & Theories, Social Issues, Women Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The Emma Goldman Papers
Includes an illustrated biography, photographs, a chronology (1869-1940), writings, speeches, and a browsable and searchable collection of "personal correspondence, pamphlets, handbills, and manuscripts" relating to the well-known anarchist, feminist, and "advocate of free speech, birth control, women's equality and independence, union organization, and the eight-hour work day." From the University of California, Berkeley. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Goldman/ Topics: Correspondence, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Political Parties & Theories, Social Issues, Women Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Feminist Majority Foundation
Excellent site for women's issues. Up-to-date news and commentary and resources on politics, student activism, research, and much more; includes many related links. From "a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence." http://www.feminist.org/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Women Last updated Feb 15, 2005 Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Utopia
Includes bibliographies, information about authors, reviews, resources for writers and fans, and more. Searchable, and browsable by author. Note: "Community" section contains many broken links. http://www.feministsf.org/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Social Issues, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 The Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table
The American Library Association's Feminist Task Force (FTF) "was founded in 1970 by women determined to address sexism in libraries and librarianship." The site includes book reviews from the Women in Libraries newsletter from 1995 through 1997, historical facts about the FTF, and the Amelia Bloomer Project's annual list of recommended fiction and nonfiction picture books, intermediate reading, and young adult titles "exhibiting feminist viewpoints and ideals" (lists available dating back to 2002). http://libr.org/ftf/ Topics: Librarianship, Social Science, Women Last updated Mar 15, 2006 The First Measured Century: Betty Friedan and "The Feminine Mystique"
Interviews with and about Betty Friedan, "the Founder of the National Organization for Women, the National Women's Caucus, and the National Abortion Rights Action League" and author of books such as "The Feminine Mystique." From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program, "The First Measured Century." http://www.pbs.org/fmc/interviews/3seg1.htm Topics: Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 8, 2006 gender Inn
"A searchable database providing access to over 8,400 records pertaining to feminist theory, feminist literary criticism and gender studies focusing on English and American literature" and published from 1950 to 2004. Presented by the University of Cologne, Germany, there are English and German versions. http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/englisch/datenbank/e_index.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues, Social Science, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2007 International Congress on Islamic Feminism
The website for this conference held in Barcelona, Spain, features resources on Islamic feminism, "a Koran-centered reform movement by Muslim women ... in pursuit of women's advancement and in refutation of Western stereotypes and Islamist orthodoxy alike." The "Participants" section provides links to articles and papers on Islamic feminism and profiles of some of the people and groups involved in the movement. In English, Spanish, and Catalan. http://www.feminismeislamic.org/eng/ Topics: Faiths, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2007 Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution
"In this online exhibit, you will discover the powerful contributions of Jewish feminists through their own words and historical artifacts." Includes an illustrated and annotated timeline (1963-1999) and information by topic (such as "the personal is political"). "As activists, professionals, artists, and intellectuals, Jewish feminists have shaped every aspect of American life. Drawing on the insights of feminism, they have also transformed the Jewish community." From the Jewish Women's Archive. http://jwa.org/feminism/ Topics: Judaism, Social Issues, Women Last updated Nov 6, 2007 National Council for Research on Women (NCRW)
The mission of this organization is "to promote visibility for feminist research and analysis and build stronger links between research, policy, action, and the media." This site provides publications, event archives, research resources, and information about the organization's programs. A highlight of the site is "The Misinformation Clearinghouse," which alerts users to "vital data which has been deleted, buried, or distorted, or has otherwise gone missing from government websites and publications." Searchable. http://www.ncrw.org/ Topics: Women Last updated May 3, 2004 Neither Model Nor Muse: Women and Artistic Expression
This website is a companion to two physical exhibits, "Stretching the Canvas: Women Exploring the Arts" and "The Feminist Art Movement, 1970s-1980s." It provides a selection of slides from the two exhibits, and brief descriptions of both exhibits. Includes a link to photos and other material from the accompanying symposium at the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. From Duke University Libraries. http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/modelnormuse/ Topics: Women Last updated Feb 13, 2008 The Rise of Women in the Legal Profession
This site presents images and documents related to American women in law and legal history. The "exhibit shows not only the high-profile successful women lawyers, but also those whose achievements are less well known but no less significant in providing career-building advice." Topics include legal education, gender bias, legal cases, and women in the judiciary and in practice. A joint project of the Committee of the Historical Records of the New York County Clerk and the Arthur W. Diamond Law Library, Columbia Law School. http://library.law.columbia.edu/rise_of_women/ Topics: Judicial Process, Law, Law, Social Issues, Women Last updated Feb 15, 2005 Roxcy Bolton, Pioneer Feminist
Devoted to a tireless activist, this site includes brief biographical information, an essay, photos, letters concerning Bolton's successful 1969 challenge of "men only" public dining areas, and resources for teachers. From the Florida Memory Project. http://www.floridamemory.com/OnlineClassroom/RoxcyBolton/ Topics: Notable People, Social Issues, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2007 The Scholar & Feminist Online
Archive of issues of a "triannual, multimedia, online-only journal of feminist theories and women's movements." Topics of some of the issues include feminist television studies, Zora Neale Hurston, feminism and violence, the legacy of Margaret Mead, and feminist views of the family. Includes photos, videos of conference proceedings, and other material from the collection of the Barnard Center for Research on Women. From Barnard College. http://www.barnard.edu/sfonline/ Topics: Social Issues, Social Science, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Voices of Feminism Oral History Project
This project "documents the persistence and diversity of organizing for women in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. Narrators include labor, peace, and anti-racism activists; artists and writers; lesbian rights advocates; grassroots anti-violence and anti-poverty organizers; and women of color reproductive justice leaders." Features biographical sketches and abstracts of interviews for each narrator, and transcripts of all but a few of the interviews. From the Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College. http://www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/ssc/vof/vof-intro.html Topics: Women Last updated Feb 10, 2009 Woman Suffrage and Feminism Photographs in the Schwimmer-Lloyd Collection
This digital collection contains approximately 750 "photographs of feminists and suffragists from the papers of Rosika Schwimmer, from the Schwimmer-Lloyd Collection. ... A large selection of the featured photographs pertain to the International Woman Suffrage Alliance (IWSA) Congresses, with a particular focus on the 1913 Budapest Congress." Includes background and related links. From the New York Public Library (NYPL). http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?topic=all&collection=WomanSuffrageandFemi&col_id=542 Topics: Photograph Collections, Women Last updated Feb 27, 2008 Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1960 to 2000: The "Second Wave" and Beyond
This site provides a forum "that brings together feminist thinkers, scholars and activists, to analyze compelling questions about feminist activism and theories, define new directions for historical research on this period, and provide a new venue for publishing traditional articles." It features links to chronologies, oral histories, images of documents, book reviews, bibliographies, and teaching material. Also includes links to related sites. From Alexander Street Press. http://scholar.alexanderstreet.com/display/WASM/Home+Page Topics: Women Last updated Nov 12, 2007 Women Mystery and Detective Fiction Writers & the Rise of Feminism
This companion to a University of Evansville, Indiana, course has links to interviews, websites, and other information about over a dozen women authors in the mystery genre, including Dorothy Sayers, Marcia Muller, Sue Grafton, P.D. James, Agatha Christie, Patricia Highsmith, and Patricia Cornwell. Note: the site has not been updated recently and has numerous dead links. http://faculty.evansville.edu/ra2/ Topics: Crime, Literary Movements and Periods, Mysteries and More, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2007 Women's Literary Salons Archive, 1975-1985: New York, Cerridwen, Paris, Los Angeles
Materials from the Woman's Salon for Literature, "a feminist forum for intellectual discussion and for the presentation of feminist writings." Includes documents, newsletters, photographs, and a bibliography. Maintained by Ruth Wallach, head of the Architecture and Fine Arts Library at the University of Southern California. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/womens_salons/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Social Issues, Women Last updated Jun 7, 2006 |
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