Use the databases below to search for short, background articles on an array of topics.
Be sure to search by simple keyword and to jot down any useful terms or related topics you find, as you can later search those in other, more complex sources.
For an example of a reference article that can help you get started on a research project, check out the article linked below: "Media and Gender Stereotypes", from the Encyclopedia of Gender and Society, ed. Jody O'Brien. Sage. 2009.
Below are links to specific reference titles that you may want to explore to find a topic or find your reference source.