Resources
Explore the following resources to find out more about women, gender issues, and Women and Gender Studies.
NDSU Forward - Advancing Women Faculty
North Dakota Women's Network
As leaders, the North Dakota Women’s Network (NDWN) serves as a catalyst for improving the lives of women through communication, legislation and increased public activism.
North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services
The mission of the North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services and the Coalition Against Sexual Assault in North Dakota is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence.
Feminist.com
Here is a website with information and plenty of commitment to all things feminist: activism, women's health, and women's business and art. Check out the graphics!
National Association for Women in Education (NAWE)
NAWE was founded in 1916 becoming the first professional association for women in higher education. Today its members are administrators, faculty, staff, students and women working in associations, businesses and public agencies related to education.
National Women's History Project
Visit the National Women's History Project founded in 1980 to provide education, materials and services to recognize women's diverse lives and historic contributions.
The Feminist Theory Website
Information on 30 different fields within Feminist Theory, including literature, politics, philosophy, anthropology, aesthetics and more. The site also provides information on women's movements in 70 different countries and United States ethnic groups.
The National Organization for Women (NOW)
Founded in 1966, NOW is the largest grassroots women's rights organization in the United States. NOW's purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve p achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Founded in 1881, the AAUW seeks gender equity and economic security through advancing girls and women in education, advocacy, and research.
Founded in 1920, the LWV encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The National Women's Hall of Fame
The National Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 at Seneca Falls to honor American women whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have had great value in the development of their country.
The National Women's Studies Association (NWSA)
The National Women's Studies Association is the parent organization of women's studies programs on campuses throughout the United States. The NWSA supports programs to increase awareness and integration of topics about and of concern to women in classrooms and through community activism.
The Women's Studies Data Base
This site is sponsored by the University of Maryland and contains resources to film reviews, bibliographies, participation opportunities and employment links.
Women's Connection On-line
This website provides multiple resources on books, finance, health, business and more in the format of a daily on-line news service.
Feminists For Life
Feminists For Life of America is dedicated to systematically eliminating the root causes that drive women to abortion--primarily lack of practical resources and support--though holistic, women-centered solutions.
Founded in 1984, the API seeks to honor the legacy of suffragist Alice Paul's work for gender equality through education and leadership development.
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Founded in 1969, NARAL Pro-Choice America is committed to protecting the right to choose and electing candidates who will promote policies to prevent unintended pregnancy.
National Women's History Museum (NWHM)
The NWHM seeks to tell the stories of women who transformed the United States through a a growing online presence and a future physical museum to educate, inspire, empower, shape the future, and provide a complete view of American history.
Women, Gender & Law at the Graduate Level
Scholarships and Grants for Women
The Women's Suffrage Movement A brief overview of the Women's Suffrage Movement. Includes prominent feminists and events.
History, Suffrage, Equal Employment, Human Rights
Breast feeding support at NDSU