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From amcgee@netcom Fri Jul 23 11:56:51 1993
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 93 10:09:41 -0700
From: amcgee@netcom
To: amcgee@netcom
Subject: electronic-forums


      OTHER GENDER-RELATED ELECTRONIC FORUMS  (last rev. 7/19/93)

               (excerpted from the WMST-L user's guide)

     13)  "THE LIST'S WELCOME LETTER MAKES IT CLEAR THAT WMST-L HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED TO DEAL WITH THE ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SIDE OF WOMEN'S
STUDIES, ESPECIALLY WITH ISSUES HAVING TO DO WITH TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.  WHAT ELECTRONIC FORUMS EXIST FOR DISCUSSION OF
MALE/FEMALE RELATIONS, WOMEN'S ISSUES, SOCIETAL PROBLEMS, ETC., AND WHAT
SPECIALIZED WOMEN'S STUDIES LISTS EXIST?"

     PREFATORY NOTE: Lists with LISTSERV or COMSERVE addresses are managed
with automated software.  To subscribe to such a list, send the following
message to the address given: SUB <listname> <Your Name>, where <listname>
is the name of the list and <Your Name> is your real name, not your e-mail
account id.  E.g., SUB GENDER Nancy Smith.  For lists that do not have
LISTSERV or COMSERVE addresses, be sure to include your name and e-mail
address at the end of your message asking to subscribe.  Also, some lists
have only Bitnet or only Internet addresses.  If you encounter problems
sending mail to these lists, ask the computer people at your institution
for help.

     GENERAL LISTS:

     FEMAIL, a moderated list, "exists to provide a shared communication
channel for feminists around the world."  Both men and women may join.
Send subscription requests to [e-mail] (Int.)

     FEMINISM-DIGEST makes the USENET newsgroup soc.feminism (see below)
available in digest form via e-mail for those who either cannot access
Usenet or prefer the digest format.  To subscribe to the digest, send a
request to [e-mail] (Internet) or
FEMINISM-DIGEST%NCAR.UCAR.EDU@NCARIO (Bitnet).  Digest recipients can then
respond to postings by sending messages to [e-mail] (Internet)
or FEMINISM%NCAR.UCAR.EDU@NCARIO (Bitnet).

        FEMISA is a list for discussion of feminism, gender, women and
international relations, etc.  Send subscription messages to
[e-mail] (Internet).

     GENDER is a moderated list devoted especially to "discussion of issues
pertaining to the study of communication and gender."  Send subscription
requests to COMSERVE@RPITSVM (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

     MAIL-MEN describes itself as "a place of openness and support" where
men and women can discuss men's issues, which it defines as "those problems
or experiences that affect male humans." Send subscription requests to
[e-mail] (Internet).

     There is also a new PRO-FEMINIST MEN'S ISSUES MAILING LIST whose
purpose is "to provide a forum for discussion of issues pertaining to being
men and being pro-feminist."  For more information or to join, contact
[e-mail] (Internet).

     WOMEN describes itself as a "general purpose list, intended to be a
connection between all women's groups and areas of interest for women and
their friends." To subscribe, write [e-mail] (Internet)

     WON, the Women's Online Network, is an electronic political group for
women.  It "will distribute information, aid in the coordination of useful
political action, and provide a forum for developing strategies to improve
the position of women in our society."  Unlike the other lists mentioned
here, WON charges a fee: $20 per year, negotiable if necessary.  To join,
contact the co-founders at [e-mail] or [e-mail]
(Internet) or by phone at [phone] (New York).


     USENET:

        Another source of electronic forums is Usenet, with its vast array
of "newsgroups."  Among the hundreds of groups are the following:
soc.feminism, soc.women, and soc.men.  These newsgroups all carry
discussions of male/female relations, as well as other topics.  The
newsgroups are public, open to both men and women.  Soc. feminism is
moderated; the others are not and tend to be somewhat wilder and more
argumentative.  Since methods of accessing Usenet newsgroups vary from
system to system, the best thing would be to ask the computer people at
your institution how to access these newsgroups on your particular system.


     MORE SPECIALIZED LISTS:

        BRIDGES is a moderated list that explores Jewish feminist identity
and considers both Jewish and female existence and activism in relation to
movements for change.  Send subscription messages to
[e-mail] (Internet).

     EDUCOM-W describes itself as "a moderated list to facilitate
discussion of issues in technology and education that are of interest to
women."  Subscription messages should be sent to LISTSERV@BITNIC (Bitnet)
or [e-mail] (Internet).

     FEMECON-L is a list for feminist economists.  Send subscription
messages to [e-mail] (Internet).

     FEMINIST is owned by the Feminist Task Force of the American Library
Association.  It deals with issues such as sexism in libraries and
librarianship, pornography and censorship in libraries, and racism and
ethnic diversity in librarianship.  Subscription messages should be sent
to LISTSERV@MITVMA (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

     FEMREL-L focuses on women and religion and feminist theology.  Send
subscription messages to LISTSERV@MIZZOU1 (Bitnet).

        FIST (Feminism in/and Science and Technology) is an unmoderated
list for discussion of feminism and science and technology.  Send
subscription messages to [e-mail] (Internet).

        GEOGFEM is devoted to "feminist/gender issues in Geography."  Send
subscription messages to LISTSERV@UKCC (Bitnet) or [e-mail]
(Internet).

        HELWA-L is a list for Malaysian women in the U.S. and Canada.  Send
subscription messages to LISTSERV@PSUVM (Bitnet).

        H-WOMEN is a forum for scholars and teachers of Women's History.
Send subscription messages to LISTSERV@UICVM (Bitnet) or
[e-mail] (Internet).

     KOL-ISHA is a moderated list for halachic questions and issues
concerning women's roles in Judaism.  To subscribe, send message to
[e-mail] (Internet).

        MEDFEM-L is a list for feminist medievalists.  It deals with "any
aspect of medieval studies that touches on...feminist studies/women's
studies/gay and lesbian studies."  Send subscription messages to
LISTSERV@INDYCMS (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

        MENOPAUS is a list for discussion of menopause, and the sharing of
remedies and personal experiences related to menopause.  Send subscription
messages to LISTSERV@PSUHMC (Bitnet) or [e-mail]
(Internet).  [Note that MENOPAUS has no final "e"]

        SASH (Sociologists Against Sexual Harassment) is a moderated list
focusing on sexual harassment.  For more information or to subscribe, write
to Phoebe M. Stambaugh, AZPXS@ASUACAD (Bitnet) or [e-mail]
(Internet).

        SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN'S NET is a discussion group for women from the
south asian countries as well as women from other parts of the world
interested in the concerns of south asian women.  This forum is open only
to women.  To subscribe, write to [e-mail] or to
[e-mail]

        SSSSTALK is a sexuality discussion list where "professional
researchers, clinicians, educators, and students in the field of sexuality
can communicate freely, professionally, and efficiently."  The subscription
address is LISTSERV@TAMVM1 (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

        STOPRAPE is a sexual assault activist list.  The subscription
address is LISTSERV@BROWNVM (Bitnet) or [e-mail]
(Internet).

     SWIP-L is an information and discussion list for members of the
Society for Women in Philosophy and others interested in feminist
philosophy.   Subscription messages should be sent to LISTSERV@CFRVM
(Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

     SYSTERS is designed for professional women in computer science.
Topics vary,  but include introductions, job listings, book reviews,
discrimination,  "what should I do" situations, and setting up systers
meetings at conferences.  It is also a place to organize efforts to change
or influence policies affecting women in computer science.  For more info,
write to Anita Borg at [e-mail] (Internet).

     WIML-L (Women's Issues in Music Librarianship).  For more information
about WIML-L, contact Laura Gayle Green, LGREEN@IUBVM (Bitnet).

        WIPHYS is a moderated list for issues of concern to women in
physics.  Send subscription messages to [e-mail] (Internet).

     WISENET is a relatively new list for women in science, mathematics,
and engineering.  Send subscription messages to LISTSERV@UICVM (Bitnet) or
[e-mail] (Internet).

     WITI is the International Network of Women in Technology.  For more
information, send e-mail to [e-mail] (Internet).  [There is some
question as to whether this address is still valid.]

        WMN-HLTH is a Women's Health Electronic News Line started by the
Center for Women's Health Research.  Send subscription messages to
LISTSERV@UWAVM (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

        WWP-L was set up by the Women Writers Project to discuss the
project and women writers from pre-Victorian periods.  Send subscription
messages to LISTSERV@BROWNVM (Bit.) or [e-mail] (Int.).

     In addition, several lists are devoted to issues of sexual orientation:

     BIFEM-L is a moderated list for women only.  Its purpose is to provide
a safe space primarily for bisexual women.  Subscription messages should be
sent to LISTSERV@BROWNVM (Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

     BISEXU-L describes itself as designed for "the cordial and civilized
exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences relevant to the topic of
bisexuality between members of all sexual orientations and preferences."  It
is open to anyone.  Subscription messages should be sent to LISTSERV@BROWNVM
(Bitnet) or [e-mail] (Internet).

     GAYNET is a list focusing on gay and lesbian concerns on college
campuses.  Subscription messages should be sent to
[e-mail] (Internet).

        GLB-NEWS is a "read-only depository of information for gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, and sympathetic persons."
Send subscription messages to LISTSERV@BROWNVM (Bitnet) or
[e-mail] (Internet).

        LIS stands for Lesbians in Science and is a list for lesbians in
industry, universities, government labs, etc.  Send subscription requests
to [e-mail]; send postings to [e-mail].

        The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and
Technical Professionals operates another list, NOGLSTP.  Send subscription
requests to [e-mail].

     SAPPHO is a forum and support group for gay and bisexual women.
Membership is open to all women and is limited to women.  For more
information, contact [e-mail] (Internet).

        For a more extensive compilation of gay/lesbian/bi- and transsexual
e-mail lists, send the following message to LISTSERV@UMDD or
[e-mail]: GET LESBIGAY LISTS WMST-L