| LII.org (Home) | About LII IPL.org Suggest a Site Subscribe to New This Week Contact |
|
|
 |
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|
|||
Gender
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Broad Territories: Images of Identity 
 Small collection of images of works by contemporary artists "who address issues that include the assertion, marginalization, and recognition of class, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, and other variables that mark identity." Includes images of paintings and prints of manipulated photos and an introductory essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/broadterritories/ Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Center for Gender Sanity
Site of "a consulting service for transsexuals who plan to transition on the job, their coworkers, and their employers." Contains a description of services, excerpts of publications, lists of public and private employers with transgender nondiscrimination policies, tips for transitioning on the job, a list of recommended books, a diagram of sex and gender, and related links. http://www.gendersanity.com/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 2, 2006 Facts About Sexual Orientation
"An overview of social science theory and empirical research concerning sexual orientation." Contains information on homosexuality and mental health, changing sexual orientation, and homosexuality and child molestation. Includes bibliography and abstracts of selected publications. By Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts.html Topics: Crime, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Science, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 29, 2005 Gender Studies Page
A directory of briefly annotated links. Topics include general resources; women's studies and feminist theory; gay, lesbian, and queer studies; men's movements and men's studies; and cybergender and techgender. A part of the "Voice of the Shuttle" site. From the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2711 Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 21, 2005 If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors: A Guide for Parents
This "guide is a resource for parents who want information and advice on a child with gender-variant behaviors." The guide includes a definition of gender-variant behavior, a description of commonly seen behaviors, tips for supporting a gender-variant child (including preparing a child to deal with bullying), and advice on when to seek professional help. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. http://www.childrensnational.org/files/PDF/DepartmentsandPrograms/Neuroscience/Psychiatry/GenderVariantOutreachProgram/GVParentBrochure.pdf Topics: Families, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, Science, Science, Social Science, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated May 15, 2008 Ingersoll Gender Center
This Washington state nonprofit center offers "a full range of services to gender dysphoric clients such as referrals to therapists, support and peer counseling pertaining to issues of daily living, changes in lifestyle, preparation for surgery, and post-operative care." The site includes a list of events and happenings in the Puget Sound Region of Washington, information on breast self-examinations for transsexuals, a list of recommended books, and a directory of support groups. http://www.ingersollcenter.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Medical Treatments & Devices, Society & Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Interfaith Working Group Online
News, views, and advocacy materials for "religious diversity and social issues," such as sexual orientation, separation of church and state, and reproductive freedom. http://www.iwgonline.org/ Topics: Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 13, 2001 International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE)
IFGE is a "non-profit advocacy organization [whose purpose is to overcome] the intolerance of transvestitism and transsexualism brought about by widespread ignorance." Contains news, a FAQ, conference information, book reviews, a directory of resources, and related links. http://www.ifge.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science Last updated Jul 16, 2006 Jump Cut: A Review of Contemporary Media
This "nonsectarian left and feminist publication" presents material "on film, television, video and related media and cultural analysis." Published irregularly, but about once a year, it includes full text of all issues (back to 1974), which cover topics such as China and the China diaspora film, horror films, new worlds of documentary, Internet today, and more. http://www.ejumpcut.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Media, Society & Social Science Last updated Feb 21, 2008 National Coming Out Project
This project from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) "promotes honesty and openness about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender on campus, in the workplace and in the community. It is an extension of HRC's National Coming Out Day [observed annually on October 11] founded by activists who believed that GLBT people needed to be visible and that equality could not be achieved from the closet." Includes testimonials, advice, a FAQ, and related links. http://www.hrc.org/issues/coming_out.asp Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 14, 2009 Oh What a Difference a Difference Makes: Gender in the Visual Arts
Changes in the expression of gender and gender roles in portraits, nudes, depictions of mothers and fathers, and gendered work roles are the topics examined in this illustrated lecture from a professor of English. http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/forum/gender.html Topics: People, Society & Social Science Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Queer Cultural Center (QCC)
The San Francisco-based QCC is a "multidisciplinary arts presenting organization that conducts artistic and interpretive programs exploring queer identity issues." The site profiles "queer artists whose works employ text, video, sound, graphics and/or photography," and features online exhibits (including videos), information on QCC programs and events, a history of QCC, a calendar of events for the National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF), and related links. http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 11, 2005 The Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc.
The mission of this nonprofit organization is to "provide the very best comprehensive education and caring support to transgendered individuals and those close to them." Includes news, sample columns of the association's magazine Transgender Community News, a list of local chapters and guidelines for starting a Renaissance support group, information on various transgender topics, an annotated bibliography, and related links. Parts of this site available in Spanish. http://www.ren.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science Last updated Apr 13, 2005 The Science of Sex and Gender in Human Health: Online Course Site
This online course features lessons covering physiological sex differences and their influence on health and disease processes. The course was developed for health professionals, but will interest anyone who follows science and health policy issues. Registration required, but course is free and includes a continuing education credit option. A collaborative effort between the Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Office of Women's Health, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). http://sexandgendercourse.od.nih.gov Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 30, 2008 Secrets of the Sexes
Companion to a 2005 BBC television series about gender differences that considered the question, "Are men and women's brains wired differently?" Features the "Sex ID test, a series of visual challenges and questions used by psychologists" in the television series, and articles on topics such as empathizing, handedness, and facial attractiveness. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/sexsecrets/ Topics: Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 8, 2006 Straight Spouse Network
The goals of this organization are to "expand visibility and support for current or former straight spouses/partners of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender mates and for mixed-orientation couples" and to provide resources to foster understanding. The site features suggested reading lists, a directory of local organizations, discussion forums, and links to related sites. http://www.straightspouse.org/ Topics: Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Transgender 101: Sex, Gender & Bipolarity
Basic information on transgenderism. Includes information on the difference between sex and gender, and a list of transgender "self-identified" definitions and terms. Open directly into a PDF file. From the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, University of California, Riverside. http://out.ucr.edu/pdf/Trans101.pdf Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Society & Social Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 |
|||
| Copyright © 2009, Librarians' Internet Index, LII. All rights reserved. Financial support for LII (Librarians' Internet Index) comes from the The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology and the IPL Consortium. LII is hosted by The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology. |