Library of Congress call numbers group books by topic. The HQ call number range is the primary location for Women's & Gender Studies. However, because WGST is interdisciplinary, you may find other call number ranges (subject areas) useful.
Call Number | Subject |
BL 458 | Women in comparative religion |
BT 83.55 | Feminist Theology |
HM | Sociology (general and theoretical). Social psychology |
HN | Social History. Social problems. Social reform |
HQ | The family. Marriage. Women. Feminism |
HQ 19-30.7 | Sexual behavior and attitudes. Sexuality |
HQ 503-1064 | The Family. Marriage. Home |
HQ 101-440.7 | Prostitution |
HQ 280-285 | Prostitution -- Human Trafficking |
HQ 1075-1075.5 | Sex role |
HQ 1088-1090.7 | Men |
HQ 1101-2030.7 | Women. Feminism |
HT | Communities. Classes. Races. Slavery |
HV | Social and public welfare. Substance abuse. Criminology |
PN 1590.W64 | Feminist theater |
PN 98.W64 | Feminist literary theory |
RA 777.8 | Women's health |
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