Gender & Women's Studies Subject Guide
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
12 resources available
- Restricted to WMU users 
- Open Access
There are many encyclopedias and dictionaries about women in our library. Search the catalog for women AND (encyclopdia OR dictionary) or browse the HQ section of the Reference collection.
50 Key Concepts in Gender Studies
The selection of topics in this 2004 book reflect the complex and multi-faceted nature of the field.
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender
Topics in this 2007 encyclopedia include changing conceptions of "the feminine," the family and masculinity, religion, morality, cultural images, medical practice, public health, economy and society and more.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
Captures the experiences of women throughout history in this 2008 four volume work.
Routledge International Encyclopedia of Women: Global Women's Issues and Knowledge
HQ1115 .R69 2000 (Ref)
This 4-volume set offers in-depth articles on the concerns of women and the theory and practice of feminism around the world; the articles include references for further reading.
HQ1115 .W645 1999 (Ref)
RTopics are arranged in an alphabetical sequence. Focus is on the American experience.
Full text online from over 400 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.
Indexes the individual articles and the indexes in thousands of subject encyclopedias and other reference books. Provides citations to specific volumes and page numbers. Links to the WMU Library Catalog for sources we own, but doesn't contain full text itself.
Dictionary of Feminist Theory
HQ1115 .H86 1995 (Ref)
Short discussions of terms and persons connected with feminist theory. Cross-cultural and international coverage.
Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures
HQ 1170 .E53 2003 (Ref)
The first volume looks at research methodologies, while the second has a wealth of information on family, law and politics of women in Islamic cultures throughout the world.
Encyclopedia of Women in American History
HQ 1410 .E53 2002 (Ref)
This encyclopedia covers women's issues and individuals and is divided into three volumes, each covering a separate time period.
Greenwood Encyclopedia of Women's Issues Worldwide
HQ 1115 .G74 2003
Worldwide women's issues are discussed in these 6 volumes, each covering a different geographical area.
Women's Issues
HQ1115 .W6425 1997 (Ref)
A 3-volume set organized by topic around issues, events, persons, and organizations, historical and contemporary. Substantive essays with frequent annotated bibliographies.