RESOURCES/RESSOURCES

Latin American Women: Compared Figures
Canadian Foundation for the Americas
230, 55 Murray Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M3
(613) 562-0005
(613) 562-2525 fax

Published by the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales of Chile, this publication offers compared data on the situation of women in 19 countries of Central and South America. It documents both the progress women have made and the deep inequalities that persist compared to men, and between women within countries and regions.

Workplace Harassment Action Guide for Women
Workers' Information and Action Centre
102, 277 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON, M5B 1W2
(416) 392-1203
(416) 392-1083 fax

This guide is easy to read and offers information to women who are, or fear, being harassed whether they work in a restaurant, school, private home, hospital or office, etc. Taken from real life experiences, the guide outlines where to go, who to talk to, and the options available under criminal law, labour law and human rights legislation and includes an Ontario-wide list of resources and agencies. Currently available free of charge from WIAC.

Gendered Education: Sociological reflections on women, teaching and feminism
OISE Press, Scholarly Book Services Inc.
403, 77 Mowat Avenue
Toronto, ON, M6K 3E3
(416) 533-5490
(416) 533-5652 fax

This book by Sandra Acker looks at the invisibilities and inequities in the sociology of education, the careers of female teachers and the experiences of female academics. Acker examines the development of the sociology of women's education and assesses the contributions of feminist research and theory to educational enquiry. $26.50, 198 pp.

Gender In/forms Curriculum: From Enrichment to Transformation
OISE Press
(see above)

Edited by Jane Gaskell and John Willinsky, this book looks at issues of gender equity in education theory and curriculum and the inherently gendered nature of knowledge. Contributors include Annette Henry, Mary Bryson and Suzanne de Castell, Kathleen Rockhill and Patricia Tomic, Arlene McLaren, Jane Roland Martin, etc. $26.50, 298 pp.

Survival Skills for Women: A Manual for Facilitators
Learning Development Service
Richmond Campus
Kwantlen University College
P.O. Box 9030
Surrey, BC, V3W 2M8

The 1995 edition of this manual includes modules on Building Self Esteem, Stress Management, and Assertiveness Training; additional modules will include Personal Safety, Gender Communications, Intercultural Communication, and Developing Leadership Skills. $75.

The Resource Directory of Disabled Student Services at Canadian Universities and Colleges
NEADS
4th Level Unicentre
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

Published by the National Education Association for Disabled Students in 1993. $20 (members), $30 (non-members).

Strategies for the Year 2000: A woman's handbook
Fernwood Books
Box 9409, Station A
Halifax, NS, B3K 5S3
(902) 422-3302
(902) 422-3179 fax
Errol_Sharpe@Dart.Matthewsmicro.ns.ca

Deborah Steinstra and Barbara Roberts detail the terms of the two international agreements Canada signed during the UN Decade for Women, assess the progress of provincial, territorial and federal governments and provide a how-to manual on evaluating the progress made by various governments in implementing women's equality obligations incurred by the agreements. $11.95 + $2.50 shipping & handling + 7% GST.

Women Matter: Gender, Development and Policy
Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Newfoundland and Labrador
131 LeMarchant Road
St. John's, NF, A1C 2H3
(709) 753-7270
(709) 753-2606 fax
pacsw@nlnet.nf.ca

Researched and written by Martha Muzychka and motivated by an analysis of how the cod moratorium has affected women, this paper defines gender analysis and feminist perspectives, gives detailed examples of the difference a gender perspective brings to current issues, and offers a model for the practical application of a gender and feminist analysis.

1995 Resource Handbook
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
124 Merton Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z2

This handbook lists available services such as assessment, education, counselling, treatment, and health, legal, vocational social and recreational assistance. A valuable tool for parents, persons with learning disabilities, professionals, and community workers. $25 (members), $30 (non-members) + $3 postage & handling + 7% GST on total.

Young Women Talk Dis/Ability
The Moment Project
Jesuit Centre for Social Faith & Justice
947 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON, M4M 1J9
(416) 469-1123
(416) 469-3579 fax

Aimed at girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 22, this publication covers school, employment, violence, dating, appearance, and includes personal profiles and picture stories addressing issues facing young women with disabilities.



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