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Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures This link opens in a new window
A reference work crossing history, geographic borders and disciplines that reflects the latest research on gender studies and the Islamic world.
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Provides overviews of classic, current research and future trends in the social sciences and humanities; as well as guides to theory and method, key sub-disciplines, and the primary debates of today. Full-text access to peer-reviewed content available for the subject collections in criminal justice & criminology, politics, and security studies.
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Call Numbers for Women & Gender Studies Books

At Mason libraries, we use the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) and the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to classify and describe materials. These systems are over 100 years old, and although constantly changing are still reflective of the white, male bias of their conception. Librarians at Mason are working to change harmful subject headings in the catalog. If you have suggestions for how language might be improved, please use this form.

Print resources for Women & Gender Studies are located primarily in the Fenwick Library, but may also be located in the Arlington Campus Library. Audiovisual material is located in the Fenwick Library.

Here are some call numbers for Women & Gender studies topics:

HQ 74 - 74.3 Bisexuality
HQ 75 - 76.8 Homosexuality. Lesbianism
HQ 77.7 - 77.95 Transexualism
HQ 1075 - 1075.5 Sex role
HQ 1088 - 1090.7 Men
HQ 1101 - 2030.7 Women. Feminism

Many library cataloging systems, including the Library of Congress, may still use outdated terms, so consider those also if you don't find what you need. This page breaks down the possible terms used. Please note that some of the terms included are considered incorrect, outdated or harmful.