Whether you are searching for information about breast cancer, reproductive rights, women in the military, the glass ceiling, or many other subjects, you will be able to find what you need regardless of the depth of knowledge you are seeking. The level of information runs the gamut from general information for the layperson to in-depth research studies and clinical trials.
Through a subject guide with annotated lists of links, this website will help you maneuver through this maze of resources. With the breadth and depth of information available, specific issues and topics are targeted here, but this can only scratch the surface. Through further searching on your own, you will be able to discover other government websites that address women's concerns.
One caveat, though. Although the intent of this website is to provide government resources, please remember that you can only trust the information as much as you trust your government. With this in mind, a section called Missing Information will include some resources from outside of the government to help you evaluate the information you read and understand why some information may be unavailable.
Health
This section provides links to the government's main general health sites and then focuses on four women's health issues: breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, menopause, and reproductive health.
History
The National Archives and Library of Congress, as well as other agencies, have digitized many important documents and have made excellent research tools available to the public. Random topics were chosen to illustrate the richness and variety of information available.
Legal
This section focuses on three current issues: Title IX, reproductive rights, and workplace discrimination.
Missing Information
Non-profit advocacy organizations sometimes provide the best method to find government resources. Two such agencies, the National Women's Law Center and the National Council for Research on Women, are highlighted here. A watchdog agency within the government is also featured.
Statistics
These are their bread and butter. The government loves providing statistics and almost every government agency provides some sort of statistics. In this section, you will find general population statistics, and statistics on health, employment, and education. To help you find information that will be meaningful to you, there is a short section titled Find Your Own which provides some links to primary government statistical resources.
Women in Government
Links to Laura Bush and Lynne Cheney's websites and links to the websites for all 14 women in the U.S. Senate.