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Gender Studies

Research resources selected for the Gender Studies minor

What is a Database?

A library database is, essentially, a digital container for published materials. Most commonly, databases include journal, newspaper, and magazine articles. They may also contain books, book chapters, video, and audio files.

Databases follow a highly structured organization scheme based on subject classifications (called Subject Terms). This allows for precise searching, but also requires persistence to refine a search strategy. See Creating a Search Strategy for more information.

Starting Points

For interdisciplinary topics including cultural studies and political aspects:

Social Sciences:

Health Sciences: