Women's Studies: Web Resources

Together with the CROWN Coalition, LDF is fighting to end hair discrimination and advocating for the CROWN Act to become law in all 50 states.

This Women’s History Month is dedicated to the women behind the CROWN Act movement to end race-based hair discrimination nationwide.

See the latest Pew Research Center reports and data on views toward gender in the United States and around the world.

ince our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.

We are advocates, experts, and lawyers who fight for gender justice, taking on issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. We drive change in the courts, in public policy, and in our society, especially for women facing multiple forms of discrimination. (From Website)

Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.

American Association of University Women fights for equal pay and equal opportunities for all women.

Stories from around the world from NPR's extensive Library of articles pertaining to women's rights.

News articles and archival pieces about women's rights from the New York Times.