Below is a small sample of open access non-textbook books in women & gender studies. Others may be found by searching Directory of Open Access Books or Oapen.
Global Women's Issues: Women in the World Today, extended version by Bureau of International Information Programs, United States Department of State"We cannot solve global challenges unless women participate fully in efforts to find solutions. Female participation in the private sector is a crucial economic driver for societies worldwide. Economic security benefits every facet of a woman’s life, with positive effects on the health, education and vitality of families. Learn about women who are changing their societies for the better. This book is based on the twelve critical areas of concern identified in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995."