American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity
Find answers to questions concerning transgender issues. This addresses the definition, categories of transgender people, possible causes, the types of mental health problems and discrimination they may face, and the kinds of support...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Gender Dysphoria
This medical resource describes possible causes of gender identity issues, along with common experiences and problems transgender individuals may face. Also includes a discussion of potential medical interventions, including sex...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Race and Gender in Asian America
Peruse these resources regarding the issues of race and gender which the Asian Americans have had to face.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery & Making of America: The Slave Experience: Men, Women & Gender
Learn about issues related to slave gender roles at this PBS series site that features illustrations and documents dating back to the Colonial, Antebellum, and Reconstruction periods in American history.
University of Washington
Digital Collections: Society and Culture Collection
The Social Issues Collection is an image database of the Western United States and the Pacific Northwest region. The collection covers a variety of political and social topics, from women's issues, government, labor organizations such as...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender and Generic Pronoun Choice: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the issue of gender with pronoun references to a generic noun. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Gender and Generic Pronoun Choice."
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Breaking Barriers: Critical Discussion of Social Issues
Through a series of picture book read-alouds and journal entries, students engage in critical discussion of complex issues of race, class, and gender.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
In this video, Madeleine Albright discusses politics and diplomacy and argues that women's issues should be central to U.S. foreign policy. [13:00] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional issues to explore.
New York Times
New York Times: Learning Network: 401 Prompts for Argumentative Writing [Pdf]
This is a list of 401 writing prompts for argumentative writing including topics about social media and cellphones, technology in the schools, gender issues, sports, TV, movies, video games, and much more. W.9-10.10 Write Routinely....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hedy Lamarr: Feminism in Hollywood
Learn how Hedy Lamarr struggled to transcend the "bombshell" label placed on her by Hollywood in this media gallery (three videos) from the American Masters film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. During a time when women in Hollywood...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender and Generic Pronoun Choice
This lesson discusses the issue of gender with pronoun references to a generic noun. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: All Female Enterprise
This Wide Angle video looks at the advantages and disadvantages of running a small-scale, female-only business.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Women and the Great Depression
[Free Registration/Login Required] A very interesting essay showing how the Great Depression affected women as housewives and as employees. See how many New Deal programs discriminated against women, and find out who supported women's...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Affirmative Action
This resource offers extensive information on a detailed timeline for students and teachers examining the ongoing debate around the issue of affirmative action.
Other
Pbs: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
A program to put an end to the oppression of women and girls worldwide brings together an information site where visitors can find blogs, social media feeds, celebrity and crew diaries, videos, and up-to-date information about the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: The Evidence Suggests Otherwise: The Truth About Boys and Girls
The media has latched on to the story that American boys are falling behind girls academically and are increasingly outnumbered in college. But what do the numbers show? Referencing more than 30 years of test scores and current research,...
CNN
Cnn: Day of Vindication for Grandma as Pay Law Signed (2009)
It took 10 years, but Lilly Ledbetter won her fight for her gender discrimination claim. It became law under the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act signed by President Obama. This article, briefly tells her story. (30 January 2009)
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Anne Sexton (1928 1974)
Offers classroom issues and strategies for teaching Anne Sexton's writings.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Portal site to information about the life and work the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861). As a Victorian era feminist, she wrote about women's issues, which figure prominently in "Aurora Leigh." Includes relevant political and...
Education Development Center
Title Ix: A Brief History
A brief but comprehensive article on the history and current status of Title IX. Provides list of resource organizations and materials as well as contact information for centers that assist with desegragation issues in public schools.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Masculine & Feminine Traits: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that various cultures identify certain behavioral traits as masculine or feminine. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Masculine & Feminine Traits."
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Sisters of '77: The Conference
The National Women's Conference, held in Houston in 1977, held discussions on a wide range of women's issues. Find out about those who attended, and find a list of the twenty-six resolutions voted on at the conference.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Womanhood"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes encouraging students to become more aware of the role of women in society, and promoting appreciation for the contributions of women.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
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