Sexism

Toy, Color, and Gender

http://ucs.orst.edu/~huj/512/

This site discusses the use of toys to promote stereotypical behavior in children. It also argues that schools subtly support males in the use of toys and color. It also has a message board and survey results about boy colors and girl colors.

 

Gender and Society

http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/gender.html

This is a good sociological site that traces the impact of sexism on women. It has historical information, survey information, current information, and an extensive list of links.

 

National Organization for Women

http://www.now.org/

The NOW website has information about how to join Now, information on political and social developments of importance to NOW, information on topics important to NOW, and on internship opportunities among other things.

 

Diotima

http://www.stoa.org/diotima/

This site provides information on women and gender issues in the ancient world. It has an extensive list of primary and secondary references you can view.

 

The Glass Ceiling

http://www.theglassceiling.com/

Site that encourages women to break through the glass ceiling. It has information on business contacts, employment opportunities, and discussions about the glass ceiling among other things.

 

Housework

http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Sociology/wfc6.htm

This is an article discussing the division of labor at home.

 

The Men's Issues Page

http://www.vix.com/pub/men/index.html

This site has an extensive list of topics concerning men. The topics range from male friendships to fatherhood.


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