Women's and Gender Studies

This is the general research guide for Women and Gender Studies students. Please click on the tabs on the left hand side to access the library's resources

Starting Points / Background

Before starting your research, it can be useful to use reference sources (Encyclopedias, Handbooks, or even general sources like Wikipedia) to develop a sense of your topic, the phrases/ideas connected to it, and current areas of discussion, advocacy, or controversy. 

If you are researching a particular theory, look at the Feminist and Queer Theory page. 

Here are some useful starting points:

Books

Databases

These databases contain reference entries on various topics - you may find useful starting points for your research here.

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