Resources
Web Resources for Women's Studies Students
Academic
- National Women's Studies Association (N.W.S.A.) - The association for scholars and students; N.W.S.A. puts out a newsletter and a scholarly journal, and holds yearly meetings.
- Library links
- National Women's History Project
Activism
- The Feminist Majority Foundation - Gateway to wide range of resources. The foundation aims to promote equality between women and men and to enhance feminist participation in public policy.
- National Organization for Women - Legislative alerts and links to local chapters.
- Independent Women's Forum - From a conservative perspective.
- Women's Net Grass-roots perspective focusing on international issues of concern to women.
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (W.I.L.P.F.) - W.I.L.P.F. is among the leaders in the drive to end war and its devastation on women and families.
- Planned Parenthood Fedearation of America - A leader in providing health care to women and ensuring reproductive freedom.
- RAINN - Good source of statistics. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-HOPE.
- Women's Rights National Historical Park - Commemorates the the struggle for equal rights and the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, 1848.
Job Banks Focusing on Women's Issues
Non-Profit Job Banks (with listings for women's issues)
General Interest
- www.msmagazine.com (the magazine)
- www.oxygen.com (the TV station)
- www.ivillage.com (internet for women)
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about Women's Studies at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Deborah Altamirano, Chair
Phone: (518) 564-4010
E-mail: altamidr@plattsburgh.edu
Women's Studies Program
Hawkins Hall 102C
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
