Gender
Gender and Power
- Franken, M. et al. (Eds.). (2009). Teaching intersectionality: Putting gender at the centre. Published by ATHENA3, Advanced Thematic Network in Women's Studies in Europe, University of Utrecht and Stockholm University. (1.0 Mb pdf)
- Grant, T. (2011, September 20). 'Gender equality is smart economics,' World Bank says. Globe and Mail.
- Hunjan, R. & Pettit, J. (2011). Power: A practical guide for facilitating social change. Published by Carnegie United Kingdom Trust. (3.61 Mb pdf)
- Laveist, T., Gaskin, D. & Trujillo, A. (2011). Segregated spaces, risky places: The effects of racial segregation on health inequalities. Published by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. (1.0 Mb pdf)
- Llanos, B. (2011). Unseeing eyes: media coverage and gender in Latin American elections. New York: UN Women. (541K pdf)
- Miller, V., et al. (2006). Making change happen: Power: concepts for revisioning power for justice, equality and peace. Published by Just Associates. (542K pdf)
- World Bank. (2011). World development report 2012: Gender equality and development. Washington, DC: World Bank.
Domestic Violence
Empowerment of Women
- Batliwala, S. & Rao, A. (1999). Conversations with women on leadership and social transformation. Published by Gender at Work. (286K pdf)
- Carli, L. & Eagly, A. (2001). Gender, hierarchy, and leadership: An introduction. Journal of Social Issues, 57(4), 629-636. (STFX access only). (27K pdf)
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (1999). DAC guidelines for gender equality and women's empowerment in development co-operation.
- Pathways of Women's Empowerment, a collection of publications concerning empowerment, equality and justice, sexuality, work, and communications.
- Pathways of women's empowerment presents the views of women worldwide as part of a partnership with the Institute of Development Studies.
- Turquet, L., et al. (2011). 2011-2012 Progress of the world's women: In pursuit of justice. Published by UN Women. (9.44 Mb pdf)
- UN Women, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
- Women Watch, UN information and resources on gender equality and empowerment of women.
- Women's Empowerment resources from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Men's Involvement in Gender
Feminization of Poverty
Media and Gender
- Women Make the News is launched annually on International Women's Day (March 8). It is a global initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the media.
Political Participation
Religion, Culture and Gender
Sexual Harassment
Gender Manuals
Statistical and Comparative Data
Videos
Databases:
General information about gender issues
Other sites of interest
- Barry, J. & Dordevic, J. (2007). What's the point of revolution if we can't dance?. This book contains the stories of more than 100 activists from around the world.
- Bryan, E. & Varat, J. (Eds.). (2008). Strategies for promoting gender equity in developing countries: Lessons, challenges, and opportunities. Published by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. (700K pdf)
- Compendium of Gender Scales, identification of gender-related measures that promote health by addressing the gender norms that function as barriers to health.
- Food security and gender, an Eldis resource guide.
- Gender Action promotes women's rights and gender equality.
- Gender Action promotes women's rights and gender equality.
- Gender and Sustainable Rural Development: a resource directory, edited by C. Irving.
- Hayes, C. (2008). Speaking out: Promoting women as decision-makers worldwide. Published by Womankind Worldwide. (604K pdf)
- Huairou Commission supports grassroots women's local development knowledge.
- Inter Press Service (IPS): Communicating MDG3 raises awareness about the third development goal's priorities, which are aimed at reducing violence against women, enhancing women's economic independence and increasing participation of women in politics and public administration.
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) Wake Up Call - send a 'wake up call' and share support for the fight against violence against women and children.
- Luttrell, C., Quiroz, S., Scrutton, C. & Bird, K. (2009). Understanding and operationalising empowerment. (ODI Working Paper 308). (325K pdf)
- Mannix, K. (1999). The busy women's guide to the internet: Activism and research on-line, information and links to women's human rights as well as tools to assist with the Internet. (211K pdf)
- Mukhopadhyay, M. & Meer, S. (Eds.). (2008). Gender, rights and development: A global sourcebook. Book may be downloaded for free.
- Scherer, L., with Raaber, N. (2009). WITM's compilation of resource mobilization tools. WITM's Where is the money for women's rights initiative has reviewed existing online resources and produced this document. (91K pdf)
- Sevo, R. & Chubin, D.E. (2008). Bias literacy: A review of concepts in research on discrimination. (527K pdf)
- Steps for Action to Promote Gender Equality, edited by Programme Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Rights, (2009). (2.89 Mb pdf)