Gender Studies


Resources


Funding Opportunities
Health
News and Advocacy

Student Organizations

For additional research resources please visit the Resource Page of our sister organization the CENTER FOR FEMINIST RESEARCH

 


 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Team Research Communities

Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR)

Student Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)

Problems Without Passports (PWP)

 

LOUISE KERCKHOFF PRIZE

The LOUISE KERCKHOFF PRIZE has been established for the purpose of awarding annual prizes for both the best graduate and undergraduate papers in Gender Studies. Prizes of $200 for graduate students and $100 for undergraduates will be awarded; up to two awards will be made in each category.

Papers may have been written for classes in any school or department, but should deal with subjects that are the focus of the USC Gender Studies Program: Women's Studies, Men's Studies, Gay-Lesbian Studies, or the theoretical study of gender. Papers may have been written for course work or as thesis or dissertation projects.

click here for more information on the Louise Kerckhoff Prize

 

 

HEALTH RESOURCES

Planned Parenthood

Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center

Sexuality Information and Education Center of the United States - Contains resources and information regarding sexual health education.

University Park Health Center - Information on health services on the USC University Park Campus, including Health Promotion and Prevention Services.

USC Center for Women and Men - The Center provides information and resources for those interested in men’s and women’s issues on campus and for those who have experienced gender-based harm.

 

 

NEWS AND ADVOCACY

Association for Women’s Rights in Development - Information for people who want to be involved in achieving women’s rights.

Feminist.com - Online community promoting equality, justice, and wellness for women.

Gender-Related Electronic Forums

INCITE- Women of color against violence national activist organization

National Women’s Alliance - An organization dedicated to ending discrimination against females of color.

WMST-L File Collection - Large international email forum for various aspects of Women’s Studies programs.

Women’s E-News
- News coverage of women’s issues and more with a female perspective.

Women Leaders Online and Women Organizing for Change - Links to news items, current events, involvement opportunities, etc.

 


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Medical Students for Choice

Men CARE- Men Creating Attitudes for Rape Free Environments

MRS Degree Improv Group

Out for Reel (Gay Filmmakers Association)

Southern California Review of Law and Women’s Studies (RLAWS) - A legal journal emphasizing gender, feminist jurisprudence, social justice, and law produced by USC Law School students.

USC Center for Women and Men

USC LGBT Resource Center

USC Rites of Sisterhood Youth Mentoring Program


USC Women’s Law Association

Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE)

Women’s Theater Organization

Link to additional Women’s Organizations at USC