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As a Smith student you may already be accustomed
to addressing gender issues with an open mind. Our challenge to you is to now examine
the differing patterns of gender roles and expectations in the spirit of intercultural
learning. You can alleviate potential misunderstandings by learning in advance
as much as you can about the culture where you'll be living. For example, how is
sexual harassment defined and responded to in the host culture? What added safety
precautions must you follow while abroad? We strongly encourage you to discuss these
and similar topics with your Education Abroad Adviser prior to departure.
Solo
Woman Traveler. Site with information for women travelers, solo travel, and more.
Transitions
Abroad magazine, online resource.
Her
Own Way: practical tips specifically of interest to the female traveler.
Journeywoman Online
Magazine: information for women travelers from women travelers; there is also
a free e-mail newsletter you can subscribe to from this site.
More
Women Travel: Adventures and Advice from More than 60 Countries. Rough Guide
Series. M. Davies and N. Jansz.
Sexual
Harassment and Prevention in College Students Studying Abroad: article on sexual
harassment while studying abroad, including women's experiences, causes and ways
to prevent harassment.
Brown
University's Diversity Issues in Study Abroad Handbook: a collection of student
quotes addressing diversity issues including ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation,
religion, minority/majority issues, physical appearance and language.
Cross-Cultural
Adaptation Among Women: How Living Internationally Affects Your Life: a study
by Erin Jansen.
Culturally
Correct Clothing Advice for Women: a collection of country-specifc tips from
women travelers.
Go Girl! The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure. 1997. Elaine Lee.
8th Mountain Press.
Nothing to Declare. 1991. Mary Morris, Penguin Books.
Safety and Security for Women Who Travel. 1998. Sheila Swan & Peter
Laufer, Traveler's Tales Inc.
Traveler's Tales: A Woman's World. 1995. Marybeth Bond, Traveller's Tales,
Inc.
Wall to Wall: From Beijing to Berlin. 1991. Mary Morris, Penguin Books.
Women's Guide to Overseas Living. 1992. N. J. Piet-Pelon & B. Hornby,
Intercultural Press.
Acknowledgments. We gratefully acknowledge UMass Amherst.
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