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By now you're aware of what a tremendous resource the Internet can be, especially when it comes to researching trends and topics in sociology. It's no secret, though, that finding useful and credible websites as you sift through enormous amounts of information can become a daunting and overwhelming task. Whether you've just begun your exploration, or are knee deep in search engines, our "Sociology Web Resources" page is sure to lend a helping hand. The menu below lists 16 of the most common sociology topics today. Click on each one for a brief overview, followed by a number of annotated web links, all of which have been reviewed and chosen for their timeliness, depth and accuracy as resources.
Culture Humans and some animals are described as having "culture" because they have learned behaviors that are transmitted socially. A diversity of social practices defines culture, yet many basic cultural practices, such as family, games, medicine, and religion, are universal to all cultures and subcultures. In the twentieth century, colonialism, as well as the advent of mass media, had a tremendous impact on the livelihood of cultures. On the one hand, the impact of these normalizing influences is seen as responsible for the demise of many societies and cultures. However, they have also led to the concept of a "global village," where people of all cultures can communicate more effectively and learn from one another. What will the impact of "Internet culture" be on world culture? The websites below, in addition to being good general resources, will help answer this question. Culture and UNESCO A must see for those concerned with the protection of cultural diversity. This site provides information on the many faceted projects related to world culture conducted by UNESCO. It also includes a link to the website for the historic UNESCO "World Heritage" site. Academic Info: Anthropology http://www.academicinfo.net/anth.html Another good site to bookmark for academic resources related to anthropology. In addition to a listing of comprehensive meta-indexes, this site also contains information on contemporary European, American, and Latin American cultures. Kinship and Social Organization http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/kintitle.html An online introduction to this important topic that includes both the basics as well as case studies for further investigation. Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies http://rccs.usfca.edu/default.asp The Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies is an online, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to research, study, teach, support, and create diverse and dynamic elements of cyberculture. RCCS seeks to establish and support ongoing conversations about the emerging field; to foster a community of students, scholars, teachers, explorers, and builders of cyberculture; and to showcase various models, works-in-progress, and online projects. Net Culture at About.com This site is a great starting point for learning more about contemporary Internet culture. It contains essays on current topics, as well as links to resources related to hot issues, such as intellectual property, privacy, and cyber theory. Social aspects of the Internet, such as gender and identity, are also touched upon in this site. Internet Sociology: Subculture and Counterculture Conduct a net search with an engine of your choice using the terms "subculture" and "counterculture."
The Yahoo website below provides full coverage on the topic of school violence. Yahoo: School Violence Socialization is a series of processes whereby people acquire values and norms. These processes affect our emotions and perceptions on an individual level and influence our actions as a group as well. The agents of socialization are so powerful that they influence us over our entire life span. The websites below offer information on socialization, as well as on the broader theme of social psychology. Sociological Tour through Cyberspace: Social Psychology http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/socpsy.html This virtual stopover on the Sociological Tour through Cyberspace is a great starting point for getting information on the bigger picture. The site includes text that briefly describes important concepts and players in each subject area. It also provides links to sites with information and tools for further learning. Social Psychology Network http://www.socialpsychology.org/ Maintained by Scott Plous, this searchable web index offers multi-disciplinary links to organizations, individuals, and web tools related to the field. The site also provides discussion forums for academics, students, and professionals in the field. Sociobiology, by C. George Boeree http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/sociobiology.html This site offers a distinct and incisive description of the field of sociobiology. The George Herbert Mead Page http://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~lward/ This site is a useful online repository for Mead's documents, as well as scholarship on his work and research using his approach. The site also includes a time line denoting the intellectual history of his work. Internet Sociology: Home Schooling Schools are seen as some of the most influential agents of socialization, because of their tremendous impact on the intellectual and emotional development of individuals. The potential power of public education as a tool of political or religious socialization is so strong that it requires institutional constraints. Individuals in the public education system must also deal with peer influences from different ethnic backgrounds and economic classes, which may be at odds with their own. The potential negative impact of "peer groups" on the educational process is cited as a primary motivation for parents to seek "home schooling."
Social interaction and social structure are wide-ranging concepts that affect the way in which we understand individuals as they relate to each other and institutions. The websites selected below provide opportunities to see how these concepts are at play in social analysis. websites that describe ways to show the potential positive and negative benefits of electronic culture on social interaction and social structure are also provided. Networks, Groups, and Social Interaction If you are interested in exploring the connections being made between social networks and the Internet, this is a great starting point. This site provides links to the sociology of groups and other social psychology sites. It also provides a wide variety of links related to the sociology of the Internet and the psychology of cyberspace. Topics include Internet addiction, communities in cyberspace, cybersex, Internet culture, and much more. The Caste System http://internet.cybermesa.com/~rotto/caste.html A description of how the caste system in Nepal came to exist over a period of thousands of years is presented here. It provides a good source for applying concepts regarding role and status used in understanding social interaction and social structure. Affect Control Theory http://www.indiana.edu/~socpsy/ACT/ Affect control theory proposes that people conduct themselves so that their feelings are appropriate to the situation, and if their actions can't do this, then they change their views of the situation. People's emotions signal how well events are maintaining their definitions of situations. This site provides an overview of ACT, as well as a computer program called Interact, which lets the user simulate social interactions. This site also contains readings on related subjects, including strategies for simulating symbolic interactionism. Howard Rheingold's Virtual Community http://www.rheingold.com/vc/book/index.html This important and influential online and printed text studies the advent of the "virtual community." It describes how electronic pioneers from the counterculture and world of grassroots activism converged on the net with technology visionaries to explore the potential of a new medium. In the process, new potential modalities for social networks were created that form the basis for much of the discussion and thinking in the area today. Simulation and Postmodern Society http://www.transparencynow.com/overview/viewtable.htm A casebook approach to the positive and negative effects of simulation on society using easy-to-understand postmodern analysis is provided at this site. Examples from the popular media and virtual entertainment world are used to show how electronic diversions bind us together symbolically, while serving to alienate and disenfranchise in reality. Internet Sociology: The Stanford Prison Experiment Examine the website below, which provides a detailed discussion of the Stanford Prison Experiment. Go through the website, and answer the questions provided there. Stanford Prison Experiment website The Stanford Prison Experiment website features an extensive slide show and information about this classic psychology experiment.
IV. Groups and Organizations A wide number of influences in the twentieth century require a much larger degree of sophistication from citizens of all walks of life where organizational culture and structure are concerned. These new influences include a dynamic and ethnically diverse workforce, which faces new competition from a multitude of external forces. By developing transnational capital multinational agencies, industries, and even governments are rising up to address issues of trade, weapons proliferation, and the regulation of human rights and the environment. The impact of technology on the way we work as well as the way we communicate is leading to new opportunities for primary and secondary groups to form new relationships. Technology is also a potentially new force for social control by institutions and coalitions of all kinds. The websites below offer a glimpse into the wide range of topics that relate to groups and organizations. This Nation: Institutions If you are in need of a good online overview of basic U.S. governmental institutions, this is the place to go. The site also includes a discussion of the bureaucracy, with emphasis on the challenges of reform. Links to web resources you can use to access government websites are also provided. Virtual Academy of Local Government Studies http://www.uta.fi/~kuaran/forum.html A great introduction to the concepts of local government organizations is provided at this site. The site also provides a global view of local government, which includes links to local government resources throughout the world. Internet Survival Guide to Organizational and Industrial Psychology http://www.hr-guide.com/data/120.htm This guide provides a plethora of Internet sites valuable to both practitioners and researchers in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The contents of the survival guide are regularly updated. The Cato Institute The Cato Institute is a nonpartisan public policy research foundation headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate concerning principles of limited government, individual liberty, and peace. Toward that goal, the institute strives to achieve greater involvement of the intelligent and concerned lay public in questions of policy and the proper role of government. Center for Work, Technology and Organization http://www.stanford.edu/group/WTO/cgi-bin/index.php The Center for Work, Technology and Organization (WTO) is a research center located within the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. WTO sponsors research projects, colloquies, workshops, and conferences on issues relating to work, technology, and organizations. WTO brings together social scientists, engineers, designers, and managers to address crucial social, organizational, and technical problems in an interdisciplinary manner. About.Com: Telecommuting http://careerplanning.about.com/od/telecommuting/Telecommuting.htm This site addresses all the practical aspects of telecommuting, offering links to telework centers and tele-employment sites. Practical aspects of running a home office, tax tips for small-business owners, and other interesting tidbits are also provided. This site also provides access to resources that address some of the more theoretic and policy-oriented aspects of this issue. Center for Democracy and Technology The Center for Democracy and Technology works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy in global communications technologies. CDT is dedicated to building consensus among all parties interested in the future of the Internet and other new communications media. Yahoo: Full Coverage: WTO and International Trade http://news.yahoo.com/business The controversy and protest surrounding the WTO meeting in Seattle in 1999 illustrates the power of economic and social issues surrounding regulation of transnational capital. If you want to know more about the influence of multinational and nongovernmental organizations, check out this site. It provides information on the WTO and related organizations that can help you gain insight on the impact regulation of trade has on human and environmental health, as well as on your personal future. Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet. Internet Sociology: Sexual Harassment The pervasiveness of sexual harassment issues in government reflects changing attitudes toward the way we relate to one another. Sensitivity and maturity where sexual harassment is concerned, as well as racial tolerance and tolerance of differing sexual orientations, are now necessary skills individuals must apply to the workplace. Sexual harassment is an issue that requires not only an increased personal awareness of the causes but also institutional regulation and sanctions. Where do you stand on the issue of sexual harassment, and what do you feel can be done to address the problem? The websites below will help you answer these questions. Yahoo: Full Coverage: Sexual Harassment http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Crime/Types_of_Crime/Sex_Crimes/Sexual_Harassment/
Deviance and conformity are forms of response individuals and groups make to real or imagined pressures. Norms and laws are key elements of social control used to maintain order and conformity. Groups, such as homosexuals, are often inappropriately labeled as "deviant" when their behavior is not at all abnormal. Likewise, as the recent cases of police corruption and brutality in New York City and Los Angeles illustrate, deviant behavior by authority figures often goes unnoticed or is ignored by society. The websites below were selected to provide more insight into interpretation of crime, sexual behavior, obedience, and authority. Sociology of Deviant Behavior Lecture Notes http://www.umsl.edu/~rkeel/200/200lec.html Professor Robert Keel's lecture notes on deviant behavior present to-the-point annotations of each topic in the field. Theories of deviance are presented in a social context, and a balanced discussion of sexual deviance is also provided. Sociosite: Sex, Gender, and Queer Studies An inclusive set of meta-links to resources related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender studies. Links to the topics of cybersex and sexuality in general are also provided, along with links to general issues concerning men, women, children, and families. Stanley Milgram http://www.muskingum.edu/~psych/psycweb/history/milgram.htm A brief biography and overview of the theories advanced by this important theorist is provided at this site. People with a History: Online Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and TransHistory http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/index.html This site provides an annotated online text on the world history of homosexuality, organized culturally and chronologically. The site, maintained by Paul Halsall, contains an annotated chapter by chapter discussion, along with links to other sites and online articles. Additionally, this excellent site includes an outstanding online bibliography. The Center for Sex Research The Center for Sex Research is composed of faculty, staff, and professional educators, researchers, and therapists with an interest and background in the field of sexuality. The CSR is dedicated to the concept that knowledge provides freedom from ignorance. Located at CSU Northridge, the center provides a program in sexuality, as well as seminars and conferences on topics of interest, research, and publications. The Kinsey Institute http://www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/ The Kinsey Institute supports interdisciplinary research and the study of human sexuality. The institute was founded by Dr. Alfred Kinsey (1894-1956) in 1947. Today it offers graduate studies and clinics, and also continues to conduct research projects. The Society for Human Sexuality A website devoted to sexual awareness and alternative sexuality. Links to resources on tantric yoga, BDSM, and erotica can be found here. You can also find links to clubs and other organizations that support interests in alternative sexuality and sexual activities. A must see. FBI Uniform Crime Reports http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm The UCR website is one of the most effective and reputable electronic depositories of crime statistics in the world. Information from agencies responsible for monitoring crime at the local, state, and national levels is compiled into UCRs, covering many types of incidents, which can be accessed at this site. Additionally, the site includes the annual Crime in the United States Report . Links to the FBI's Most Wanted list and other resources are also provided. United Nations Crime and Justice Information Center The UNCJIC is a project of the U.N. Center for International Crime Prevention. It is an electronic clearinghouse for reports and statistical studies on crime commissioned by the United Nations or conducted by U.N. agencies. It is also a resource center for statistics compiled by national agencies, such as the FBI, throughout the world. It is a good starting point into learning more about transnational organized crime, drug smuggling, prison conditions worldwide, and many other issues. Urban Ethnography of Latino Street Gangs http://www.csun.edu/~hcchs006/gang.html The site originally focused on Latino street gangs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. It has expanded to include studies of street gangs in Albuquerque and Phoenix. The goal of this site is to find solutions, to share an ever expanding body of data and literature on Latino street gangs, and to locate successful strategies for prevention and intervention with at-risk youths. Street Gangs.com This is another site focusing on Los Angeles street gangs. It also includes information on the LAPD corruption scandal that involves police in the street gang task force, as well as links to prisons and prison gangs. A database on gang-related articles and a comprehensive gallery on gang graffiti are also included. Internet Sociology: Police Corruption Use the websites below to answer the following questions. Stanford Prison Experiment website Los Angeles Police Corruption Scandal http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/lapd/scandal/ CNN Site http://archives.cnn.com/2000/US/02/09/lapd.effects/
VI. Stratification in the United States and Worldwide The advent of the global economy--with its emphasis on transnational capital, multinational trade, and new technology--is seen as the hallmark of progress in a new world order. Open trade agreements and the entrepreneurial spirit infecting Europe, Asia, and the United States can certainly foster new opportunities that can be beneficial. Many of these opportunities can also be exploitative to a nation, society, group or individual, or the environment. The fast pace of deregulation and change ensures the creation of new classifications of labor, as well as the creation of a new globally elite set of economic and social classes. Where is the accelerated economy taking us, and who will we be five years from now as a result? The websites below on stratification were selected to help shed light on the issues, including welfare reform worldwide. Explorations in Social Inequality http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/strat.html One of the best stops on the award-winning website Sociological Tour through Cyberspace. It provides an annotated discussion with links to the major issues in inequality, including theory and measurement of social class/mobility. Stratification and inequality issues are also explored using the themes of race, gender, ethnicity, and education. Center for Working Class Studies http://www.centerforworkingclassstudies.org/ The CWCS creates social spaces for civic and academic conversations on working-class life and serves as a clearinghouse for information on working-class culture, issues, and pedagogy. The website includes information about working-class studies as a field of study; information on courses, research, and programs at YSU; a bibliography on working-class studies; plus links to other related websites. Institute of Commonwealth Studies http://commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/ The Institute of Commonwealth Studies is the only postgraduate academic institution in the United Kingdom devoted to the study of the Commonwealth. Its purpose is to promote interdisciplinary and interregional research on the Commonwealth and its member nations in the fields of history, politics, economics and other social sciences, and subjects like development, environment, health, migration, class, race, and literature. Theories of Colonialism and Postcolonialism http://www.postcolonialweb.org/ Information on articles and theorists concerned with colonial theory can be found here. The site provides some background on terms and history, but is mostly devoted to new interpretations of colonialism. Issues related to gender and identity are also explored. BBC NEWS: Macau Handover http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/564984.stm BBC News Online looks at what the handover means for Macau and the region as five centuries of European colonialism in Asia come to an end. International Council on Social Welfare The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) is a global nongovernmental organization that represents a wide range of national and international member organizations that seek to advance social welfare, social justice, and social development. Welfare Reform on the Web http://www.bl.uk/collections/social/sswelfare.html Background on welfare reform in the United Kingdom, along with resources on current issues in the subject, is provided here. Topics at the site include social security, child care, housing, education, and community redevelopment. White House Coverage on Welfare Reform http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/welfarereform/ This link will allow you to read speeches and news releases about welfare reform under the Bush administration. Stateline: Welfare Reform http://www.stateline.org/live/ Many objectives of welfare reform are played out on the state and local level. The Stateline website is devoted to political news on a statewide level. It includes links to political news briefs in each of the 50 states. The welfare reform section at this site provides up-to-date information on the status of hot issues in welfare reform on a statewide level. Multinational Monitor http://multinationalmonitor.org/ An online magazine devoted to taking a critical look at the roles, functions, and impact of multinational corporations in the national and global economy, as well as society at large. The site contains a featured article, as well as a special section called Focus on the Corporation, which highlights the way in which companies exploit labor, hijack the competition, and receive corporate welfare. Global Trade Watch Global Trade Watch fights for international trade and investment policies promoting government and corporate accountability, consumer health and safety, and environmental protection through research, lobbying, public education, and the media. It is a division of Public Citizen, a national consumer and environmental organization founded by Ralph Nader in 1971. The site includes resources for activists and volunteers, as well as an online article, Citizen's Guide to the WTO. VII. Racial and Ethnic InequalityThere are many symptoms of racial and ethnic inequality in the United States and abroad. In the United States, affirmative action policies and immigration reform issues can become divisive "wedge issues" that illustrate the challenges to eliminating discrimination against minorities and facilitating assimilation of new ethnic groups. Neo-nationalist movements and economic segregation represent threats to the rights of immigrants and refugees in many European countries. Prejudice and fear refuse to wane; and yet the economic and social patterns that lead to racial and ethnic inequality continue. The websites below can help you gain further insight into these patterns, as well as what can be done about them. Antiracism/Anti-Fascism http://www.mathaba.net/www/antiracist/ This link provides a global listing of all known anti-racism and anti-fascism sites on the Internet. Wilkins Center on Human Relations and Social Justice http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/rwc/ The Wilkins Forum provides opportunities for a broad cross section of intellectuals, researchers, public opinion leaders, and community activists to debate and challenge one another about specific problems related to the resolution of inequality. The website includes information on past, present, and future forums held by the center at national policy conferences. Centre for Refugee Studies The Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) is an organized research unit of York University. Founded in 1988, the Centre for Refugee Studies is successor to the Refugee Documentation Project created in 1981 for the conservation and analysis of research documents and data collected by Operation Lifeline during the Indochinese Boat People crisis. Center for Migration Studies The Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) studies the sociodemographic, historical, economic, political, legislative, and pastoral aspects of human migration and refugee movements. The site includes a link to the CMS documentation center that offers resources on migration issues throughout the world. European Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations ERCOMER is a European research centre with a strong interest in comparative research in the fields of international migration and ethnic relations within the European context. ERCOMER's core activities are all related to the furthering and dissemination of comparative research in the fields of international migration and ethnic relations. FAIR http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer The Federation for American Immigration Reform is a national, nonprofit, public interest organization of concerned citizens who share a common belief that the unforeseen mass immigration that has occurred over the last 30 years should not continue. The website contains information on the current political and research activities of FAIR, as well as links to other organizations that are critical of U.S. immigration policies and U.S. immigration reform activists. U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/uscir/ The bipartisan U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform was authorized by Section Immigration Act of 1990. The mandate of the commission was to review and evaluate the implementation and impact of U.S. immigration policy and to transmit to the Congress reports of its findings and recommendations. This website provides links to the activities of this commission, as well as reports on their research findings concerning immigration reform. Immigration History Research Center The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) at the University of Minnesota is an international resource on American immigration and ethnic history. The IHRC collects, preserves, and makes available archival and published resources documenting immigration and ethnicity on a national scope. These materials are particularly rich for ethnic groups that originated in eastern, central, and southern Europe and the Near East -- those who came to this country during the great wave of migration that gained momentum in the 1880s and peaked in the first decades of this century. Immigration and Ethnic History Society http://www.hsp.org/default.aspx?id=554 The Immigration and Ethnic History Society was founded to study the history of immigration to the United States and Canada from all parts of the world, including studies of the background of emigration in the countries of origin. It also promotes the study of ethnic groups in the United States, including regional groups, Native Americans, and forced immigrants. United Nations International Human Rights Instruments Textual documents on key U.N. declarations concerning human rights and human welfare are provided here. Subject areas addressed concern human rights and criminal justice; the rights of children, women, and families; and war crimes and crimes against humanity. Anti-Defamation League The ADL is one of the largest and most influential organizations devoted to fighting bigotry and anti-Semitism today. The league collects and assesses a vast amount of information on anti-Semites, racists, and extremists. The league also monitors hate groups in cyberspace. The website is a great resource for information relating to race relations, religious tolerance, and other important issues. ICARE ICARE is a partnership website that leverages the online resources of antiracism advocacy groups in Europe. This fantastic resource includes a united database of 3,000 sites addressing migration, discrimination, racial prejudice, and bigotry in Europe. The site also includes news updates and information on antiracism events and pro-diversity activities throughout the world. Simon Wiesenthal Center http://www.wiesenthal.com/site/pp.asp?c=fwLYKnN8LzH&b=242023 One of the most important organizations devoted to remembrance of the Holocaust and the elimination of crimes against humanity. The SWC website is a high-quality, interactive resource, with information on the history of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The site also includes information on current human rights issues, genocide issues and terrorism, as well as up-to-date information on hate groups throughout the world. Hate Watch http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?source=redirect&url=hatewatch.org HateWatch monitors the growing and evolving threat of hate groups on the Internet. The organization offers assistance to academicians, activists, and victims of hate crimes. Many resources on hate group activity on the Internet are provided, including links to hate group and militia organizations, as well as the activist organizations that oppose and expose them. Anti-Slavery International Anti Slavery International is an organization devoted to contemporary world issues surrounding servitude and exploitation. Issues addressed include debt bondage and other traditions that force people into low-status work, forced labor, forced prostitution, abusive forms of child labor, and early or forced marriage and other forms of servile marriage. The website provides information on current activities of the organization, as well as other antislavery activist links. Internet Sociology: Global Immigration Use the website resources above to answer the following questions:
AARP AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services that are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The website includes health and lifestyle information, along with information on current political activities of the organization. National Institute on Aging The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The website provides access to NIA research and publications, information on funding and training opportunities, and much more. Novartis Foundation for Gerontology This high-impact, visually appealing site emphasizes geriatrics and gerontology research. The section for medical practitioners includes access to a "virtual university" that allows you to test yourself on topics in the subject area. In addition to topics such as incontinence and Alzheimer's disease, subjects such as sexuality and marijuana use are also touched upon at the site. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/aging/index.shtml The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information on a variety of issues concerning aging, including caregivers, data and statistics, and disease. Gender Inn: Women and Gender Studies Database http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/englisch/datenbank/e_index.htm Gender Inn is a searchable database providing access to over 6000 records pertaining to feminist theory, feminist literary criticism, and gender studies focusing on English and American literature. All records are carefully indexed using a feminist thesaurus. This very comprehensive site also includes links to other meta-sites and searchable web databases on the subject. Women Watch Women Watch is the U.N. Internet Gateway on the Advancement and Empowerment of Women. The website provides access to agencies and documents within the United Nations devoted to women's issues and ending discrimination of women throughout the world. Additionally, information on U.N. global conferences on women's issues, as well as national action plans based on U.N. policies, is provided. The site also includes access to nongovernmental organizations concerned with women's issues. Screening Gender Screening Gender is an innovative website providing tools to sensitize viewers and producers of televised and visual material to the ways in which women are portrayed in the media. The project, cosponsored by the European Commission's Fourth Community Action Program on Equal Opportunities as well as several European broadcast organizations, includes the results of a study on female portrayal and participation in television programs. Suggestions for changing the spectrum of portrayal based on the recommendation are provided through the site as well. The ADA Project The ADA Project (TAP) is a WWW site designed to serve as a clearinghouse for information and resources relating to women in computing. TAP includes information on conferences, projects, discussion groups and organizations, fellowships and grants, notable women in computer science, and other electronically accessible information sites. American Women's History: A Research Guide http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-intro.html American Women's History provides citations to print and Internet reference sources, as well as to selected large primary source collections. The guide also provides information about the tools researchers can use to find additional books, articles, dissertations, and primary sources. National Women's History Project This website provides information on the goals and accomplishments of the organization, as well as links to women's history websites and other related organizations. Diotima: Materials for the Study of Women and Gender in the Ancient World Diotima serves as an interdisciplinary resource for anyone studying gender around the ancient Mediterranean and as a forum for collaboration among instructors who teach courses about women and gender in the ancient world. Diotima includes course materials, the beginnings of a systematic and searchable database, and links to many online articles, book reviews, databases, and images. Feminist Majority Online This premier website for feminist issues is sponsored by the Feminist Majority Foundation. The website includes late-breaking press release information on causes important to feminists and the foundation itself. It additionally includes access to resources of concern to grassroots activists, as well as researchers and students in the field. Also included is a handy "Feminist Information Gateway," with selected links to other sites. Working to Halt Online Abuse The mission of Working to Halt Online Abuse (WHOA) is to educate the Internet community about online harassment, empower victims of harassment, and formulate voluntary policies that systems can adopt in order to create harassment-free environments. In addition to information about the organization, the site includes fact sheets on ways to counter online abuse, as well as a lawyer list and many other online resources. IX. The FamilyParenting and Families at About.com http://www.about.com/parenting/index.htm This About.com website provides links to some of the most informative commercial and noncommercial sites on parenting and family issues. Family lifestyle and leisure topics are emphasized, but the site also includes information on family health and child safety as well. Links are provided to About.com chat groups on various issues related to the family and parenting. Marriage and Family Processes http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/family.html Another fantastic stop on the Sociological Tour through Cyberspace, this site provides an annotated factual discussion of all the topical areas and theories in marriage and the family, along with links to databases, research studies, and other website resources of use or importance. This is a very good first stop for learning more about scholarly approaches to the subject. Child Welfare Information Gateway The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Children's Defense Fund (CDF) http://www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageServer The CDF is a policy research and advocacy organization devoted to ensuring the economic, social, and moral development of children in the United States. The organization provides advocacy and information on issues such as children and guns, Head Start, child care, moral consciousness, and other issues. Children's Rights Council Formed in 1985, the Children's Rights Council (CRC) is a national nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that works to ensure children of meaningful and continuing contact with both their parents and extended family regardless of the parents' marital status. The website provides information on affiliates and activities, as well as fact sheets concerning research related to their views on the topic. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children. The site discusses the current activities of the organization as they relate to preventing domestic violence. A discussion of family violence issues and suggested means of solving the problem is presented at the site. U.S. Department of Justice: Violence Against Women Office The Violence Against Women Office works with U.S. attorneys to ensure enforcement of the federal criminal statutes contained in the 1994 act. It assists the attorney general in formulating policy related to civil and criminal justice for women and administers more than $270 million a year in grants to transform the way in which criminal justice systems respond to violent crimes against women. The site offers public information on the current activities of the office. A special section on model practices for state and local agencies is included, as well as links to related research and organizations at the DOJ. X. Religion and EducationReligion and education are two very powerful influences on individuals, groups, and societies. They have impacted our thought, history, and institutions, and are institutions in themselves. The websites below will help you in your efforts to learn more about these cultural universals. Ask Eric Database ERIC is the world's largest source of education information, with more than 1 million abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice. This site is an important first stop for anyone seeking information on teaching and teaching resources. Gateway to Educational Materials The Gateway is an ERIC- related educational materials project with a searchable database and listing for hot topics in areas of interest to teachers and researchers. Virtual Reference Desk This website, designed for primary and secondary education instructors, allows the user to query information desk administrators and assistants at major museums, libraries, and other important institutions. In addition to providing a preliminary "digital reference desk" tool, the site includes information on research and professional activities that address "digital referencing." U.S. Network for Education Information (USNEI) http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/edlite-index.html USNEI is a national information and referral service used to assist American educators, students, and parents with access to reliable information about international education and to provide basic information and referral contacts to resources within U.S. education. The website provides an overview of the American system of education, as well as information of interest to U.S. students and educators wishing to study or work abroad. U.S. Department of Education An informative site on the priorities of the Department of Education. Links to projects and education-related sites sponsored by the department can be accessed here. Access to Internet and computer-related educational projects is also available. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) The NCES is the government agency responsible for collection and analysis of data on education systems in the United States. This easy-to-use and well-organized website contains some handy presentations from "The Nation's Report Card," as well as analytical tools to help users of all kinds become better consumers of educational information. Elementary/secondary school data, as well as postsecondary school data, are provided at this site. The Virtual Library http://www.schoolwisepress.com/compare/index.html This very well organized and comprehensive searchable database of web resources regarding education provides links to major national sources of data and resources, including government agencies, research institutions, as well as educational programs and facilities. The site is maintained by School Wise Press. Voice of the Shuttle Religious Studies Page http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2730 Voice of the Shuttle is a premier website for web-based research on issues in humanities and literature. The religious studies page provides access to sources in world religions, as well as to departments of religious study and much more. It is a very good first stop in seeking objective information and primary sources. Virtual Religion Index http://virtualreligion.net/vri/ A very well organized and useful web resource, designed and updated by the Department of Religion at Rutgers University. Links to reliable academic resources on many facets of religious studies are provided here. Psychology of Religion Pages http://www.psywww.com/psyrelig/ Edited by Dr. Michael Nielsen, this website provides an online introduction to the psychology of religion, along with links to organizations and other sources in the field. Matrix: Resources for the Study of Women's Religious Communities The Matrix website focuses on religious women and communities in medieval history. The site provides research and documentation on the participation of Christian women in the religion and society of medieval Europe. Access to primary and secondary resources and unpublished archival evidence is provided through the site. Internet Sociology: Cults and New Religious Movements The Heaven's Gate incident, as well as the continuing controversy surrounding the FBI and the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, Texas, illustrates the profound impact cults can have on groups and individuals. It also illustrates the fear and mistrust the larger society has of new religious movements. How do we draw the line between protecting the rights of the individual and ensuring that tragedies like the Jonestown massacre don't transpire? Use the websites below to answer the following questions. Waco, The Inside Story http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/waco/ PBS provides audiotapes, pictures, and transcripts about the FBI's investigation into the incident at Waco, Texas. Academic Info on Religious Movements and Alternative Spirituality http://www.academicinfo.net/nrms.html This is a great resource for information on the study of major cults and alternative religions. Site provides links to web resources on cults of historic interest or controversy. Links to popular media coverage, academic study, and watchdog sites are also included.
U.S. Government Fed World FedWorld is the online locator service for information disseminated by the federal government. This is a necessary stop for anyone researching information relevant to the U.S. government. Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet This very useful, searchable database of information on the activities of the House and Senate includes status of bills and laws, as well as committee reports. Links to judiciary and local government sites, the executive branch, as well as historic documents can be found here. U.S. Government Information Services http://www.nttc.edu/default.asp This is a searchable database of government websites maintained by the National Technology Transfer Center. U.S. Government Frequently Used Sites http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/romans/fdtf.html A listing of frequently used sites for each branch of government is provided here. U.S. Department of Commerce Information on the latest economic indicators and other hot topics related to trade and commerce can be found here. Additionally, instant access to bureaus and agencies within the Department of Commerce related to export, statistics, economic development, minority businesses, technology and telecommunications, as well as patenting and trademarking, is provided at this site. U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs http://www.state.gov/www/issues/economic/index.html The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out U.S. foreign economic policy. The bureau negotiates agreements with foreign governments and advances U.S. positions in such organizations as the International Monetary Fund or World Trade Organization. At this site, information can be found on current policy and EB activities, in addition to reports on EB activities in countries around the world. U.S. Government Electronic Commerce Policy This electronic briefing center provides information on U.S. government electronic commerce policy. In addition to resources on the emerging global framework for electronic commerce, this site provides links to other e-commerce concerned governmental and nongovernmental organizations throughout the world. Models and examples of electronic commerce are also provided. World Governments and Selected Nongovernmental Organizations World Trade Organization A very helpful web-based description of the goals and activities of the World Trade Organization (WTO) can be found here. The introduction to the WTO provides a concise overview of the organization, with easy access to more detailed accounts of policies, agreements, and trade in general. Information on current topics relating to trade, such as the environment, electronic commerce, and intellectual topics, is also provided at the site. Additionally, users can access reports, statistics, and other resource material relevant to the WTO directly from the launch page. United Nations Information Service http://www.unis.unvienna.org/index.html Information on current U.N. activities around the world can be found here. Updates on hot points of concern to the United Nations are also provided at this site. You can access the United Nations website locator directly from this site as well. The site also includes an online introduction to the organization. EUROPA: Official website of the European Union Multilingual one-stop shop to information on government bodies, bureaus, and regulatory agencies associated with the European Union. European Free Trade Association http://europa.eu/abc/index_en.htm The Member States of the European Free Trade Association are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The EFTA Secretariat assists the Member States in activities under the Stockholm Convention (the legal basis for EFTA), in the day-to-day management of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), and the coordination and development of trade agreements with third countries. Access to the three branches of the EFTA, Secretariat, Surveillance Authority, and the Court is provided at this site. International Chamber of Commerce International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) represents enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world and makes voluntary rules for commerce that are observed worldwide. ICC promotes an open international trade and investment system and the market economy. ICC also provides essential services, foremost among them the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the world's leading arbitration institution. Information on the many activities of the organization in subjects related to banking, trade, arbitration, and business ethics is provided here. International Monetary Fund http://www.imf.org/external/index.htm The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 182 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries under adequate safeguards to help ease balance of payments adjustment. The website provides information on lending and surveillance practices of the organization and much more. Politics/International Relations Hieros Gamos: The Comprehensive Law and Government Portal A truly amazing website related to world governments, including the U.S. government. Amongst the many legal and governmental resources available at the site is a comprehensive listing of websites for governments around the world. Information on legal practice and study throughout the world is also provided, along with online essays and resources for 200 legal and governmental topics. WOW!!! Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources A helpful meta-site that offers thematic links to resources concerning the field. The information is organized according to media sources, organizations, regions and countries, and topical areas. The site also includes links to tips on using the Internet for research in international relations and politics. Voice of the Shuttle: Politics http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2726 The Voice of the Shuttle: Politics page is an authoritative source for academically oriented websites on politics throughout the world. In addition to providing links addressing the political climate of the United States, Europe, and other countries, the website provides links to political theory and philosophy, as well as the politics of cyberculture. Nonwestern Sources on Contemporary Political Issues http://www.apsu.edu/polysci/resources.htm This site provides a very helpful set of links to online sources from nonwestern institutions and organizations addressing political issues. Economics Virtual Library: Economics http://www.helsinki.fi/WebEc/WebEc.html This virtual library provides a handy, thematically organized set of web links covering many topics in the field of economics. About.com: Economics http://economics.about.com/finance/economics/ About.com: Economics provides access to education-related websites in the field, as well as governmental organizations and nonprofits active in economic policy areas. Topical items of interest to consumers, including stock information and recent economic issues, are provided at the site as well. Links to a glossary of related terms in economics are also provided. Resources for Economists on the Internet http://altaplana.com/gate.html A very comprehensive, searchable database of web resources, covering theories and research, domestic as well as international aspects of the field. Endorsed by the American Economics Association. Internet Sociology: The Gun Control Debate Examine the websites below for their content on gun control issues. National Rifle Association The NRA website provides information on the educational and political activities of the organization. Fact sheets, publications, and press releases discussing their positions on national, regional, and local gun control issues are provided at the site. Handguncontrol.org Information on gun control advocacy, legislation, and other legal action, as well as enforcement, can be found here. Additional research on guns and gun violence can also be found at the site. Information about the United States Government http://americanhistory.about.com/od/governmentandpolitics/a/amgovoverview.htm This site offers a comprehensive overview of the United States Government. Topics discussed include The Constitution, Democracy, and How Our Laws are Made. XII. Population and HealthWhat issues and challenges to human health and well-being will we face as the human population exceeds the 6 billion mark? Can our wealth and technological resources sustain a healthier, more equitable future for the children of the world, while at the same time ensuring the welfare of the elderly? What can we do to minimize the effects of pollution and catastrophic illness on the population at large? You can gain insight into these and many other questions through use of the websites below. PopNet http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Research/POP/POPNET/ An incredibly comprehensive meta-source for population and health issues links to all the most important governmental and nongovernmental organizations along with educational and research institutions addressing population problems, can be found here. Worldwide and country-based demographic resources are comprehensively listed at the site. Users can access all levels of the web resource database using a clickable map of the world. If it's out there at all, you can probably find it here. U.S. Census Bureau The latest information on U.S. population trends, the census, as well as statistical data, research findings, publications, fact sheets, graphic interfaces for viewing data, and much more can be found here. International data on economic and demographic issues can also be accessed through this site. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Links to many of the most important national agencies addressing health and population can be found here, including the Administration on Aging, Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institute of Health. Access to Healthfinder, the U.S. government web resource for consumer information on health-related issues, is also provided. National Center for Health Statistics http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/index.htm The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is a cooperative service of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Data are provided at the site on key medical and health care issues as well as on health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and diagnosis of illness and disability, and the use of health care. Roper Center for Public Opinion Research http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/ The Roper Center is a premier public opinion research organization, whose primary goal is to promote the informed use of survey research and public opinion information. The website provides an archive of public opinion studies that include international as well as domestic findings. Links to other key organizations and institutions active in public opinion research can also be accessed through the site. World Health Organization (WHO) WHO is an international organization devoted to ensuring the complete physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of all people in the world. It organizes and directs international health work efforts throughout the world, providing assistance to governments in addressing health and nutrition issues, and implementing immunization and disease eradication programs in cooperation with other agencies and groups. The website describes the organizational structure, policy orientation, and activities. CARE CARE is one of the world's largest private international relief and development organizations. Since its establishment at the end of World War II, CARE has become a leader in sustainable development and emergency aid. This high-quality, interactive website provides an introduction to the policies and worldwide activities of the organization. Late-breaking information and special reports from the field are also provided. International Planned Parenthood Federation The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the largest voluntary organization in the world concerned with family planning and sexual and reproductive health. The organization links national autonomous Family Planning Associations (FPAs) in over 150 countries worldwide, promoting the reproductive health, well-being, and rights of women, men, and children. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) UNDP's mission is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them in design and implementation of development programs. The objective of UNDP's assistance is poverty eradication, employment creation, and sustainable livelihoods, as well as the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment. The website provides information and updates on focus areas and projects of the UNDP throughout the world. Links to offices throughout the world and many other resources are also provided at the site. UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund is the branch of the United Nations that addresses the health, welfare, and social well-being of children. The website includes information on the latest activities of UNICEF throughout the world, as well as links to resources on their programs, policies, and research. XIII. Population and the EnvironmentEnvironment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA is a comprehensive center of information about EPA regulations, departments, and related activities. In addition to governmental resources on the national, regional, and local levels, the website provides resources for concerned citizens, the environment and children's health issues, and small businesses and industry. The Databases and Software resource page provides links to the Envirofacts website, a national information system that provides a single point of access to data extracted from seven major EPA databases. Additionally, links to the Environmental Data Agency, and media-related websites that address the EPA and environmental issues, can be found here. The European Environment Agency (EEA) The EEA website provides research and other information concerning the environment and the EEA. Links to policy approaches, studies, and solutions that address European environmental issues, such as acid rain, air quality, chemicals, and other pollutants, as well as their impact on the climate and biodiversity are provided at the site. Additionally, the site provides links to major European databases, research centers, and other agencies concerned with environmental issues. Greenpeace http://www.greenpeace.org/international/ Greenpeace is one of the world's most important and influential environmental activist organizations. The website contains information on the status of their latest activities. Subjects addressed at the site include climate change, toxic waste, nuclear activism, oceanic pollution and conservation, and genetic engineering. XIV. CommunitiesEcological, economic, and political issues all converge around problems associated with communities and the urban environment. In the United States, suburban expansion helped eat up the rural landscape and changed the economy of cities. In other countries, urbanization is causing potentially cataclysmic problems with the environment and is also adversely affecting the quality of life for individuals in urban and rural communities alike. Can the social factors leading to these changes be harnessed in ways that minimize the ecological impact of the human need for habitat and increase economic opportunity at the same time? The websites below will help you answer these and other questions. United Nations Center for Human Settlement (Habitat) Habitat's focus is promoting housing for all, improving urban governance, reducing urban poverty, improving the living environment, and managing disaster mitigation and post-conflict rehabilitation. Their programs and policies are oriented toward economic equity, sustainability, and social justice. The website lists information on their policies, agenda, and activities throughout the world. Best Practices for Human Settlements This searchable database offers existing solutions to the common social, economic, and environmental problems of an urbanizing world. The resources are intended to awaken communities, governments, and the private sector to new approaches in social welfare, shelter, and other sustainable development issues. This site is operated in conjunction with the United Nations Center for Human Settlement. World Business Council for Sustainable Development http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a coalition of 125 international companies that share a commitment to the environment and sustainable development. The website provides links to a Virtual University for Sustainable Development, as well as links to scenarios and case studies available online that illustrate potential problems and solutions in the topic area. Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) HFHI is a unique organization that works with individuals and communities in need from around the world to build affordable housing. The website provides information on the history of the organization, information for volunteers, as well as descriptions of their current activities throughout the world. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HUD is the governmental organization responsible for a wide range of issues, including housing, homelessness, and urban development. The HUD website is a very practical, easy-to-use site, with easy access to many resources related to their policies and programs. Links to information on how to get a "leg up" on homeownership and rentals for moderate- and low-income individuals are emphasized, along with issues concerning homelessness. However, links for students and researchers are provided as well. Sustainable Communities Network (SCN) This website is devoted to sustainable communities' issues, primarily in the United States. It provides a wide variety of resources on the development of sustainable rural and urban communities. Resources are provided on topics that include economic development, environmental protection, community health and livelihood, as well as many other issues. Links to community education, health, and training in sustainable community issues are also provided at the site. The Enterprise Development website (ENTERWEB) http://www.enterweb.org/communty.htm This page lists and rates electronic resources related to community economic development. WWW Virtual Library: Sustainable Development http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html A very large list providing links to organizations, educational institutions, and individuals concerned with issues relating to sustainable development. Internet Sociology: Sustainable Futures The term "enterprise zone" is being used as a new catchphrase for governmental attempts to revitalize low-income and impoverished communities. How far has the government come in implementing "enterprise zones"? Is there evidence that this approach is working? Use the website to answer the questions on these issues below. XV. Social Movements, Social ChangeSocial Movements Social movements bring about historic changes in the society. They have also produced some of the most inspiring and influential political actors in history--Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and Mahatma Gandhi, to name a few. What is the legacy of historic movements supporting organized labor and civil rights? The websites below can help answer this and other questions. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Other Social Movements http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/parties.htm This is a very useful list of parties, interest groups, and other organizations involved in social movements around the world. Resources on Alternative and Utopian Communities http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/richard.robbins/legacy/utopia_www_resources.html Primary and secondary web sources on utopian and alternative communities are listed here. General resources on alternative communities are also available from this site. Additionally, the websites of a number of intentional communities are included. American Social Movement Cultures http://culturalpolitics.net/social_movements The goal of this website is to emphasize net resources related to the culture of American social movements. It provides a very useful link to websites related to social movements in the United States, as well as to a glossary of terms relating to the subject. The Making of America http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/moagrp/index.html An online resource for American social history, providing access to primary source material from the antebellum period through Reconstruction. A variety of sources from education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology are included. Latin American Social Movements on the WWW A listing of web-related resources on Latin American social movements. Social Change Good Works A national directory of social change organizations and the employment opportunities they provide. This directory lists the aims and projects of over 1000 organizations as well as relevant employment information. It also profiles individuals who are building public interest careers. The Pacifica Foundation An online source for audio broadcasts of Pacifica News Network programs on political issues, including Democracy Now, Radio Nation, and Counter Spin (radio broadcast of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting). The Webactive directory also provides extensive links to the websites of grassroots activist and other political organizations. XVI. Social Change TechnologyThe websites below were selected because they highlight sociological issues that relate to the Internet. These issues range from discussions of the Internet and censorship, to issues relating to self-identity and social interaction. The future of Internet culture depends on the advancement of technology. Therefore, resource sites on advances that affect consumer use of the Internet have also been included. Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies http://rccs.usfca.edu/default.asp The Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies is an online, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to research, study, teach, support, and create diverse and dynamic elements of cyberculture. RCCS seeks to establish and support ongoing conversations about the emerging field; to foster a community of students, scholars, teachers, explorers, and builders of cyberculture; and to showcase various models, works-in-progress, and online projects. Net Culture at About.com http://netforbeginners.about.com/internet/netculture/mbody.htm This site is a great starting point for learning more about contemporary Internet culture. It contains essays on current topics, as well as links to resources related to hot issues, such as intellectual property, privacy, and cyber theory. Social aspects of the Internet, such as gender and identity, are also touched upon in this site. Howard Rheingold's Virtual Community http://www.rheingold.com/vc/book/index.html This important and influential online and printed text studies the advent of the "virtual community." It describes how electronic pioneers from the counterculture and world of grassroots activism converged on the net with technology visionaries to explore the potential of a new medium. In the process, new potential modalities for social networks were created, that form the basis for much of the discussion and thinking in the area today. Electronic Frontier Foundation EFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet. Cybersociology http://www.angelfire.com/ma/Socialworld/Cyberspace.html The cybersociology website is a list providing links to websites addressing virtual reality from a sociological perspective. Themes explored at the site include identity, censorship, social interaction, and cyberculture. Links to access reliable academic information on cybersexuality and the impact of the Internet on social change are also provided. C/Net C/Net is a good online source for information concerning the day-to-day business of technology. The site provides daily news of concern to computer and Internet users, as well as tools and tips for technology buyers of all types. Computer Mediated Communication Information Sources http://www.december.com/cmc/info/index.html This website is a well-organized resource relating to computer mediated communication issues. An ample amount of training resources are provided, along with tools and applications. The site also provides links to businesses, governmental websites, and other institutions concerned with the issue. |