Resources
Women’s and Gender Studies Student Union (AGENTS)
Students involved in (AGENTS): Everything . . . And GENder STudieS
The Women's and Gender Studies Students Union (or AGENTS) was established in January of 1996, and was formerly known as W.A.G.S. In the past, we have sponsored various events including guest speakers, movie viewings, potlucks, teas, bake sales and pub-crawls. We have also worked collaboratively with the U of S Student's Union Women's and Pride Centres, as well as the World University Service of Canada.
On a more personal level, AGENTS provides an opportunity for students who are interested in gender and social justice issues to come together and share ideas, become involved in a variety of activities and have fun.
AGENTS have been involved in Orientation at the U of S, meeting with visiting high school students and others interested in WGSt. If you have any questions or would like to become a member of AGENTS, please contact (306) 966-7538, or join our Facebook page.
Print Resources
WGST has a small library of various textbooks and other works that you are welcome to explore.
The USSU Women's Centre has a large library with books, journals, and files on special topics. They encourage you to visit them and to browse through and borrow from their library.
The USSU Pride Centre has books and resources on topics of gender, sexuality, and sexual diversity. They invite students to visit the centre and to pick up any material of interest.
M. A. Theses in Women's Studies and Gender Studies UofS
The following are Theses by Master of Arts students in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies, University of Saskatchewan. U of S Theses are stored in the Special Collections department of the university main library.
- Green, Marie. Fantasy, Fiction, Feminism: A Study of Feminists Reading Romance. 2006.
- Bowditch, Joanne. Framing Chronic Illness: Fatigue Syndromes, Metaphor and Meaning, 2006.
- Ridalls, Tracy Lee. Our Barbies, Ourselves: An Exploratory Study of Girls' Play with Barbie, 2004.
- Kuzak, Kimberley Gail. The Colliding of Worlds: Local Beauty and Fashion Consumption in a Global Context, 2004.
- Ruby, Tabassum F. Immigrant Muslim Women and the Hijab: Sites of Struggle in Crafting and Negotiating Identities in Canada. 2003.
- Whiteman, Ellen Rose. For the Fun of it: Adolescent Girls' Exploration of Information Technologies and Cyberspace. 2002.
- Morrison, Kim Ann. Intercultural Friendship Relationships Among Women: Lessons of the Grandmothers. 2000.
Resources Available at the University of Saskatchewan Library
Visit the Women & Gender Studies page at the University of Saskatchewan Library
Richards Collection of Sexual and Gender Diversity
The Richards Collection, containing rare and/or fragile titles and collections dealing with sexual and gender diversity, complements the Library's extensive circulating collections on these subjects. Among the collection's particular strengths are holdings of LGBT periodicals, books by Canadian authors and publishers, and titles of both nonfiction and fiction (including pulp novels) which predate the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and the beginning of the Gay Liberation Movement. Access: material is fully catalogued and the records are accessible on the on-line catalogue.
Audio Visual Resources
Women’s and Gender Studies has a growing collecting of videos and films relevant to the program. These videos are available for loan through the ICCC office.
Gender-content videos at the Department of Women's and Gender Studies office
The University of Saskatchewan Library has an extensive collection of audio visual material on topics of gender and sexuality. Access: These videos can be found in the reserve section of the library, and the records are accessible through the on-line catalogue.
Links
University and Community Organizations
USSU Women's Centre
USSU Pride Centre
Women’s Studies Research Unit
Saskatoon Women’s Community Coalition
Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon
Saskatoon Diversity Network
International Women of Saskatoon
Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatoon
Associations
Canadian Women's Studies Association
Membership is available to undergraduate and graduate students as well as community members. All members are able to vote at annual conference, opportunity to present paper at conference, receive newsletter, access additional resources including a membership listing and job postings.
Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW)
CRIAW is a not-for-profit organization that promotes research, which reflects the diverse experiences of women in Canada. Members have access to the online resource centre, information on current and upcoming research projects, and CRIAW’s newsletter. Members also get discounts on publications and conference admissions.
Canadian Feminist Journals/Publications
Canadian Woman Studies Journal
Thirdspace
Atlantis
Resources for Feminist Research
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List-Servs
PAR-L (Policy, Action, Research List)
This is a bilingual listserv put out by the moderated by the University of
New Brunswick to discuss women-centred policy issues in Canada.
Feminist.com
An American website for anyone interested in feminist issues, activism, job postings and events.
Downloads
Situated Transnational Feminisms Brochure
