Welcome to inforM's Women's Studies Database

The women's studies database, created in September 1992, serves those people interested in the women's studies profession and in issues affecting women generally. The database contains collections of conference announcements, calls for papers, and employment opportunities, as well as a picture gallery, and a significant number of government documents, and much more. If you have questions or comments, please contact the database coordinator at burdette@inform.umd.edu.

Search Women's Studies (?)

A keyword search of all files in the women's studies directory.

Announcements

Bibliographies

Collection of bibliographies by and about women.

Calls for Papers

Collection of women's studies calls for papers.

Computing

Information about women in computing and computer resources for people interested in women's issues.

Conferences

Collection of women's studies conference announcements.

Employment

Opportunities for employment in women's studies.

Film Reviews

Feminist film reviews of both popular and little known movies.

Gender Issues

Information about a variety of gender issues, including violence against women, sexual harassment, and women in the workplace.

Government and Politics

Information about women in politics, and legislative issues of concern to women.

Other Women's Issues Gophers

Other Gophers with information about women.

Program Development and Support

Information about developing and supporting a women's studies program or department.

Reading Room

Texts of classic books by and about women, historical information about women, and academic papers.

Reference Room

Reference documents (such as directories of women's organizations) and links to library collections of women's studies material.

Syllabi

Collection of syllabi from women's studies classes taught around the country.