Women's Studies

As a nonpartisan organization, the independence of our research is essential to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and quality. All publications are reviewed by in-house researchers not involved in their production.

The Status of Women in North Carolina is a four-part series of reports highlighting the progress and obstacles women continue to face and to encourage policy and programmatic changes that can improve opportunities for women across the state.

The Williams Institute conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts—not stereotypes—inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBT community.

The United Nations Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.

Diaries written by British and American women who documented their travels to places around the globe, including India, the West Indies, countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as around the United States.

An exploration of women's impact on the economic life of the United States between 1800 and the Great Depression. The collection is an exploration of women's impact on the economic life of the United States between 1800 and the Great Depression. Working conditions, workplace regulations, home life, costs of living, commerce, recreation, health and hygiene, and social issues are among the issues documented.

World Bank is a one-stop source of information on gender at the country level—a compilation of data on key gender topics from national statistics agencies, United Nations databases, and World Bank-conducted or funded surveys.