LibGuides: Sociology: Gender and Sexuality

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Use a Keyword or Subject search to find books about a certain topic. Some relevant terms include:

Gender
Gender identity
Sex
Sex (Psychology)

Browse the Print Collection

Browse the library shelves around the call numbers that relate to your topic to find additional materials. Here are some suggested areas to browse:

HQ12-449 Sexual life
HQ1075-1075.5 Sex role

Featured Books on Gender and Sexuality

The End of Gender by Debra Soh
Call Number: HQ18.55 .S64

Debunks popular gender myths in this research-based, scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity.
Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why by Simon LeVay
Call Number: BF692 .L476 2017

In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain.
Gender by Laura Erickson-Schroth; Benjamin Davis
Call Number: HQ18.55 .E75

This text guides the reader through basic definitions; the history of gender as a concept ;the role of biology, psychology, and culture on gender; and gender norms over time and across the globe.
The Kaleidoscope of Gender by Catherine (Kay) G. Valentine (Editor); Mary Nell Trautner (Editor); Joan Z. Spade (Editor)
Call Number: HQ1075 .K35 2020

Provides an accessible, timely, and stimulating overview of the cutting-edge literature and theoretical frameworks in sociology and related fields in order to understand the social construction of gender.
Modern Sexuality by Michael Aaron
Call Number: HQ16 .A27

Presents the overwhelming case for sexual diversity including orientation, non-traditional relationships, and even specific fantasies and kinks
The Social Construction of Sexuality by Steven Seidman
Call Number: HQ16 .S45 2015

Investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatizing others.

Search Article Databases

Gender Studies
Index and abstracts for publications covering gender-engaged scholarship.
SocINDEX with Full-Text
Index, abstracts, and full text for articles and other publications in sociology.
Sociological Collection
Database covering information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure.
Women's Studies International
Covers the core disciplines in Women’s Studies to the latest scholarship in feminist research.
LGBTQ+ Source
Provides indexing and abstract coverage of the world's literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer issues.

Search Full-Text Periodicals

Gender and Society
Gender studies in anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, and social psychology that are framed by a social analysis and a feminist perspective.
Sex Roles
Original research articles, theoretical manuscripts and critical reviews concerned with the underlying processes and consequences of gender role socialization, perceptions, and attitudes.
Journal of Sex Research
Presents articles, review articles and commentary on a wide variety of issues involved in the scientific study of sexuality.

Suggested Web Resources

Human Rights Campaign
Information and advice on a range of topics related to equality and inclusion.

Sociology: Gender and Sexuality