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Selected websites from the Librarians’ Internet Index (lii.org)

Facts About Sexual Orientation - http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/facts.html

"An overview of social science theory and empirical research concerning sexual orientation." Contains information on homosexuality and mental health, changing sexual orientation, and homosexuality and child molestation. Includes bibliography, and abstracts of selected publications. By Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis.

Gay and Lesbian Politics and Law: WWW and Internet Resources - http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/general-resources/

A selective, annotated guide for academics, students, journalists, activists, and citizens. Links to daily news sources, newsgroups, mailing lists, organizations, government sites, issues, legal matters, schools and youth, genetics and science, elected officials, media, and more.

Gender and Sexuality Studies - http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2711

Directory page of annotated links in the following categories: Women's Studies & Feminist Theory; Gay, Lesbian, & Queer Studies; Men's Movements; Cybergender & Technology; and General Resources. Part of the excellent Voice of the Shuttle collection of Web sites in the Humanities.

Guide to Queer Resources in the Social Sciences - http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/~kroberto/queer/

Print and online resources about homosexuality, bisexuality, and transsexuality/transgenderism are presented in the fields of anthropology, education, history, law, psychology, social work, and sociology. Compiled by librarian Katia Roberto.

QRD - Queer Resources Directory - http://www.qrd.org/qrd/

A searchable electronic library with tens of thousands of files containing news clippings, political contact information, newsletters, essays, images, hyperlinks, and other information of interest relating to sexual  minorities. Regularly updated.

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) - http://www.siecus.org/

Promoting the concept that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living, SIECUS publishes and distributes information on sexuality issues. This site is for parents, young people, educators, journalists, religious leaders, government officials, and others who are concerned with responsible sexual choices and the rights of individuals. Topics covered include teen pregnancy, gender issues, HIV/AIDS, reproductive rights, disabilities, the sexuality of the aged, and more. Information is presented in articles, annotated bibliographies, reports, fact sheets, press releases, and other formats. Some are in Spanish.

Teen Sexuality in a Culture of Confusion - http://www.intac.com/~jdeck/habib/

In this "documentary study" photojournalist Dan Habib "profiles eight young people of diverse race, ethnicity, socio-economic level, geographic locale and sexual orientation." Teens "share their personal experiences and outlooks on a wide range of issues, including body-image, gender identity, peer pressure, family, religion and their decisions about how and when to act on their own sexuality." Includes related essays, resources, and questions for discussion.

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