The World Wide Web provides an amazing array of sites to investigate as resources, for citations, as thought provoking reads. Listed below are sites that we felt were good or excellent. While we have tried to categorize them by type, there is much overlap and cross-usefulness; thus you are encouraged to explore more than one category.
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http://www.nwhp.org/ - National Women’s History Project, with biographies of some women in the Project.
http://www.feminist.org/research/history.asp - This link opens to the Women’s History booklist page.
http://www.cddc.vt.edu/feminism/enin.html - "Provides research materials and info for students, activists, and scholars interested in women's conditions and struggles around the world." Consists of 3 parts: 1. Various fields within feminist theory 2. Different national/ethnic feminisms and 3. Individual feminists.
Images Of Women In Ancient Art: Issues of Interpretation and Identity
http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/imageswomen/ - Sections feature Women in: Prehistory, Egypt, the Aegean, Palestine, Greece, and Barbarian Women. Provides bibliographies, discussion topics and questions, etc.
Women’s Studies Resources: Art and Performance
http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/wstudies/art.html - Univ. of Iowa. Sections: General, Activism, Art, Communication/Media, Development—Women In Development, Feminist Theory, History, Literature, Music, Sports. Various books/websites and their topics are highlighted, from Dorothea Lange to Asian-American Feminist Resources, Medieval art by Women to South Asian Women’s Cinema.
Rosie Pictures: Select Images Relating to American Women Workers During World War II
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/126_rosi.html - Divided into Black and White photographs, Color Slides, Posters, Cartoon Drawings, Additional Information and Bibliography. Works include descriptions.
University of Maryland Women’s Studies Database
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/ - Links to the Univ. of Maryland Women's Studies Dept., Conferences, Announcements, Bibliographies, Calls for Papers, Computing, Employment, Government and History, Syllabi, Film Reviews, Gender Issues, Other Websites, Program Support, Reading Room, and Reference Room.
Women and Gender Studies at Berkeley-Media Resources
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/WomenVid.html - Sectioned into video graphics according to issues/film subject matter/topic (i.e. Reproductive Rights/Parenting, Women and Violence/Pornography, Women of the Third World, Men's Studies, etc.)
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National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/ - Well organized info highlighting The Problem, Community Response, Public Policy, Voices Against Violence, etc.
United States Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov/ - Official website.
Faith Trust Institute: Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence-Training and Resources on Religion and Abuse
http://www.cpsdv.org/ - Links to Domestic Violence, Teen Relationship Violence, Child Abuse, Clergy Ethics and Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence, etc.
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
http://www.rainn.org/ - Provides links to Counseling Centers, info, hotline number, statistics, prevention tips, etc.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
http://www.nsvrc.org/ - A project of Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, serves “as a clearinghouse for the voluminous resources and research” regarding rape/sexual assault… The NSRVC works with outside researchers to provide advocates with current information on various topics related to sexual violence.”
The National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
http://www.malesurvivor.org/ - Male survivor resources. Provides links to retreats, myths, reporting abuse, facts, etc.
Violence Against Women Online Resources
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/ - Provides documents relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child custody and protection, and batterer intervention programs. Also there is a Document Library offering the latest in research and promising practices of model programs.
Washington, D.C. Men Can Stop Rape
http://www.mencanstoprape.org/ - Well organized web page; the group “empowers male youth…to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of male violence…[with the goal to] promote gender equity and build men’s capacity to be strong without being violent.”
Feminist Majority Foundation Online
http://www.feminist.org/ - Addresses a range of issues, provides Feminist News, and more.
Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/women/ - “Defending Human Rights Worldwide”; this link opens specifically to Women’s Rights. Provides links to the Latest News, International Legal Standards, Publications, and Related Resources, Info by Country, Global Issues, Thematic Issues, and much more.
Feminist.com
http://www.feminist.com/violence/vawnews.html - Provides Violence Against Women News, info/link to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network). Sections include Resources, Ask Amy, News, Activism, Anti-Violence, etc.
About-Face: Combating Negative and Distorted Images of Women
http://www.about-face.org/ - Promotes positive self-esteem in girls/women of all ages/races/sizes/backgrounds. Links include Galleries of Offenders/Winners (advertising analysis), Making Changes, Your Voice, Resources, etc.
Media Education Foundation
http://www.mediaed.org/index_html - “Challenging Media.” Provides Video Quick Search, Videos, Study Guides, News, Press, Events, etc.
National Organization for Women
http://www.now.org/index.html - A myriad of links—News, Legislative Updates, Issues, Chapters, etc.
Unitarian Universalistic Association Social Justice Statements
http://www.uua.org/actions/ - Provides Resource Pages, list of Topics links, issues dealing with social justice, human rights, international relations, etc.
About-Face: Combating Negative and Distorted Images of Women
http://www.about-face.org/ - Promotes positive self-esteem in girls/women of all ages/races/sizes/backgrounds. Links include Galleries of Offenders/Winners (advertising analysis), Making Changes, Your Voice, Resources, etc.
Media Education Foundation
http://www.mediaed.org/index_html - “Challenging Media.” Provides Video Quick Search, Videos, Study Guides, News, Press, Events, etc.
The Media Education Foundation
http://www.mediaed.org/index_html - Motto: "Challenging Media." Buy Videos and other materials. Provides info on News and Articles relating to MEF's films, Events to incorporate/apply the Films, and info on films in production.
University of Wisconsin Women’s Studies Librarian’s Office
www.drugwatch.com - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 47 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug each month. Our organization is an awareness group and we aim to educate the public about thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications, many of which have the potential to cause serious side effects. Our website is continually updated with drug recall news, recent FDA approvals, drug interactions, side effects, and current developments in the medical field.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/- Offers subscriptions, links, tutorials/course hand-outs, Women's Video Database, Homepage of Magazines and Journals, E-Journals, and much more.
University of Maryland Women’s Studies Database
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/ - Includes links to Conferences, Syllabi, Gender Issues, Reading Room, Employment, Government and History, and more.
University of Wisconsin Association of College and Research Libraries Core Lists in Women's Studies
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/ACRLWSS/ - A large quantity of topics, including: Aging, Agricultural Development, Geography, Mexican Women, and Visual arts.
Women’s Studies: The Collections of the New York Public Library
http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/grd/resguides/women/ - "One of the most important resource centers for Women's Studies in the United States." Collections include: Recommended Bibliographies, Philosophy and Religion, Social Sciences, Law and Health, Background Research, and more
Office of Justice Programs
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ - Official Web Site, Sections include The Justice System, Crime Victims, Fighting Crime, Hot Topics. Also links to OJP Publications A-Z, OJP Press Releases, etc.
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture Virginia Tech University Feminist Theory Website
http://www.cddc.vt.edu/feminism/enin.html - " research materials for students, activists, and scholars interested in women's conditions and struggles around the world.
Kansas State University Campaign for Nonviolence Website
https://www.ksu.edu/nonviolence/ - "Working in many, varied ways to apply the principles of active nonviolence to problems associated with discrimination, harassment, violence and other abuses of power on our campus and in our community." Home page with links to Activities Index, Committee Info, Fact Sheet, Nonviolence Rally/Season for Nonviolence, Resources, Volunteer Opportunities, etc.
Mountain Valley Center Resources for Well-being
http://www.mountainvalleycenter.com/articles.htm -"Empowering articles for healing, happiness, success, and growth." Contains links to articles on Feng Shui, meditation, and more. ElsaJoy Spiritual Growth
http://www.elsajoy.com/one.html -"Daily inspiration, counseling, readings, prayer help, mysticism." Neat little site for spiritual growth.
The Spiritual Traveler
http://www.spiritualtraveler.com/ - Shared experiences of travel and spiritual discovery. "Online magazine for people interested in travel, writing, and spiritual seeking…We offer and seek stories, poetry, travel journals, photo essays, interviews, reviews, essays on spirituality, and links to travel resources and spiritual services."
Amnesty International
http://www.amnesty.org/ - "Working to protect human rights worldwide." Includes Human rights info by country/region, News, Library, and Worldwide Sites.
US Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.mentalhealth.org/ - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for Mental Health Issues. Provides a Service Locator, Hotline Numbers, and info on Programs. Also available in Spanish.
ElsaJoy Spiritual Growth
http://www.elsajoy.com/one.html - "Daily inspiration, counseling, readings, prayer help, mysticism." Neat little site for spiritual growth.
About-Face: Combating Negative and Distorted Images of Women
http://www.about-face.org/ - Promotes positive self-esteem in girls/women of all ages/races/sizes/backgrounds. Links include Galleries of Offenders/Winners (advertising analysis), Making Changes, Your Voice, Resources, etc.
Mental-Health-matters.com
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/ - "Info and resources for consumers, professionals, students and supporters. "get educated, get involved, get help." Allows you to look up info on specific disorders, find a therapist, lists upcoming events and a myriad of articles.
The National Mental Health Organization
http://www.nmha.org/ - Provides info about the organization, News, Advocacy, Mental Health, and books. Current/upcoming events are also featured on the homepage.
Yoga Directory
http://www.yogadirectory.com/ - In-depth directory of Books and Publications, Centers and Organizations, Health and Healing Services, Retreats and Vacations, and much more.
Agni Yoga
http://www.agniyoga.org/ay_downloads.html - Provides info about Agni Yoga and downloads (in pdf, doc, and text formats).
“If you are thinking about suicide…read this first”
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ - Provides a caring, step-by-step resource for those dealing with suicidal feelings. Also provides phone and internet resources as well as books.
Medline Health Information Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bereavement.html - This page opens specifically to the topic “Bereavement.” Provides topics grouped according to Overviews, Diagnosis/Symptoms, Specific Conditions, Directories, Organizations, Men, Seniors, Teenagers.
Dr. John Grohol’s Psych Central
http://psychcentral.com/ - “…Your one-stop index for psychology, support, and mental health resources, issues and people on the Internet, since 1992. Nothing here is meant to replace professional advice or care from a licensed health practitioner.” Features an Internet Resource Directory, Disorder Symptoms and Treatments, Quizzes and Tests, Psychology News, and more.
WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=sexual%20assault&sourceType=undefined
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