LibGuides: Gender & Women's Studies: Key Databases

Key Databases - please see the tabs above for other resources and services.

Gender Studies Database This link opens in a new window
The Gender Studies Database combines Women's Studies International, Men's Studies, Women's Studies Bibliography and Women's Studies databases with the coverage of sexual diversity issues.
Defining Gender, 1450-1910 This link opens in a new window
This exciting collection of original source material from British and European archives will enrich the teaching and research experience of those studying history, literature, sociology, education and cultural studies from a gendered perspective.
Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000 This link opens in a new window
Includes 65 document projects with 1,800 documents, and more than 23,000 pages of additional full-text documents as well as book, film and website reviews and teaching tools.

Feminae: Medieval Women & Gender Index
An index to journal articles, book reviews, and essays in books about women, sexuality, and gender during the Middle Ages. Articles on masculinity and male homosexuality are included.

Perdita Manuscripts: Women Writers, 1500-1700 This link opens in a new window
Complete facsimile images of over 230 manuscripts written or compiled by women living in the British Isle during the 16th and 17th centuries. Contents include account books, advice, culinary writing, meditation, travel writing, and verse.
Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window
*Key database for Sociology* Provides access to the world's literature in sociology and related disciplines, both theoretical and applied.
Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for nearly 4,650 serials, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed titles.
America: History & Life This link opens in a new window
*Key database for History* Indexes & abstracts articles in 2000+ international journals, books & dissertations on the history of Canada & the United States from pre-historic times to the present.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Search for scholarly literature with this popular search engine. Look for the "Full-Text @ Dal Libraries" link next to titles available through our subscription databases; this link will provide online access.