LibGuides: Gender and Sexuality Studies: Statistial Sources

Statistical Resources - Online

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Presents a broad spectrum of criminal justice data from more than 100 sources in 6 sections.

Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
A definitive reference work containing more than 37,000 annual time series of quantitative historical information covering population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, governance, and international relations, all from the earliest times to the present.

Statistical Abstract of the United States 1878 - 2012
The Statistical Abstract of the United States spans the years 1878 to 2012. The Abstract has summary tables of the most important United States statistics. The 2012 was the last volume printed by the Bureau of the Census. The newer editions are available in print Statistical Abstract of the United States - ProQuest.

Statistical Resources - Print

ProQuest Statistical abstract of the United States by ProQuest
Call Number: Reference HA 202 .P76
ISBN: 0081-4741
Publication Date: 2013 +
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, is a fascinating and authoritative collection of facts and figures covering virtually every aspect of American life. The official Federal summary of statistics is derived from both government and private statistical sources ”this reference covers everything from agriculture to construction, forestry to law enforcement, and national security to transportation. It is a continuation of the Statistical Abstract of the United States that was published by the Bureau of the Census department.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Call Number: Government Documents C 3.134:
Publication Date: 1931 to 2012
Summary tables of the most important United States statistics. These are located in the Government Documents collection. This collection ends with the 2012 edition continued by the ProQuest editions.
The Historical Statistics of the United States by Susan Carter (Editor); Scott S. Gartner (Editor); Michael R. Haines (Editor); Alan Olmstead (Editor); Richard Sutch (Editor); Gavin Wright (Editor)
Call Number: HA202 .H57 2006
ISBN: 0521584965
Publication Date: 2006

International Statistics

Inter-Parliamentary Union: Women in Politics
Provides data about women in parliaments around the world.
United Nations: The World's Women Reports
Reports are published every 5 years beginning in 1990. Statistics on a wide range of topics.
World Bank - Gender Data Portal
Provides data at county and regional level compiled from various international organizations including the ILO and WHO.
World Factbook: Field Listing of Trafficking in Persons
The CIA, reports on the current situation on trafficking in over 150 countries, and ranks each country by three tiers.

United States Statistics

AAUW: Title IX Athletic Statistics
Provides a variety of statistics including participation of girls and women in sports; coaches and athletic directors at the collegiate level; and the benefits of physical activity.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inflation & prices, employment/unemploymemt, pay & benefits, productivity, spending and time use, workplace injuries, and international and regional resources.
Center for American Progress
Statistics provided here focus on gender, race, and marital status.
Center for American Women in Politics
Rutgers University is recognized as the leading source of scholarly research and current data about American women’s political participation. The Facts page provides information about numbers of women in elected offices; women’s voting behavior; facts on women of color; and state by state information
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics provides access to historical tables and reports that provide information on United States Education dating back to 1850.
Spotlight on Women and Girls in the Criminal Justice System NCJRS
Statistics on girls and women in the criminal system. Beyond statistics, one can view legislation and programs connected to women and girls.
U.S. Census - Age and Sex Web Site
Links to statistics, publications and infographics.
White House Council on Women and Girls
Web site has several reports along with a link to statistical reports. This site has been archived. Web link and listed reports are still available.