Women's & Gender Studies Resources  

I'll occasionally highlight new titles of interest.  

 A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski (2011) HQ76.3 .U5 B696 

 It looks at how American culture has shaped the LGBT, or queer, experience, while simultaneously arguing that LGBT people not only shaped but were pivotal in creating our country. Using numerous primary documents and literature, as well as social histories, Bronski's book takes the reader through the centuries--from Columbus' arrival and the brutal treatment the Native peoples received, through the American Revolution's radical challenging of sex and gender roles--to the violent, and liberating, 19th century--and the transformative social justice movements of the 20th. Bronski's book is filled with startling examples of often ignored or unknown aspects of American history: the ineffectiveness of sodomy laws in the colonies, the prevalence of cross-dressing women soldiers in the Civil War, the effect of new technologies on LGBT life in the 19th century, and how rock music and popular culture were, in large part, responsible for the great backlash against gay rights in the late 1970s. More than anything, A Queer History of the United States is not so much about queer history as it is about all American history--and why it should matter to both LGBT people and heterosexuals alike"--

This guide will lead you to resources for Women's and Gender Studies.  The interdisciplinary nature of WGS means that you may also need to consult guides in other subject areas.  Contact Mary at mmkrautt@uncg.edu  or use  Ask Us  for additional suggestions on finding resources.  Please use the tabs above to find the type of information you need.  

•  Finding Books - locate books at UNCG and beyond!
• Finding Articles - use these databases to locate articles on WGS topics.
• Electronic Encyclopedias - subject encyclopedias related to WGS topics, great for background information and defintions of concepts.
• Primary Resources - includes original diaries, letters, historical documents and other primary resources for WGS topics.
• Citation Guides - help with bibliography and footnotes. 

Because WGS is interdisciplinary in nature, consult with your professor as to which style is best for a class.

Link to UNCG's Women's and Gender Studies Department to find out more about their programs and courses. 

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