Copyright 1994-2016 by Joan Korenman

Here is Part 1 of Gender-Related Electronic Forums, an annotated, frequently-updated, alphabetical listing of publicly-accessible electronic forums (also known as "e-mail lists") related to women or to gender issues. (If you're new to e-mail lists and would like some basic information about what they are and how you can join one, check out this page.)

If you're looking for women-focused lists on a specific topic, you may prefer to use the following topical listings rather than scroll through the 4-part comprehensive listing (many lists, however, can be found only in the comprehensive listing):

• Activist Lists
• Age-Defined Lists
• Arts and Humanities Lists
• Business/Finance Lists
• Cyberculture/Internet Information Lists
• Education Lists
• Health Lists
• International Lists
• Motherhood Lists
• Religion/Spirituality Lists
• Science/Technology Lists
• Sexuality/Sexual Orientation Lists
• Social Science Lists
• Sports/Recreation Lists
• Women of Color Lists
• Women's Studies Lists

ADDED NOTE: You are welcome to link to this document as long as you identify its title and author; the URL is http://www.umbc.edu/wmst/forums.html . You are also welcome to tell other people about the document. However, PLEASE DO NOT REPRODUCE THE LISTINGS because the information goes out of date so quickly. If you know of additions/changes, please notify Joan Korenman. Thank you.

See Introduction for additions and changes made in the past two months.

ADDWOMEN is a list for women with attention deficit disorder, either with or without hyperactivity. For more information or to join, go to the ADDWOMEN Yahoo Groups page.

AFAMFEMPLAYWRIGHTS is dedicated to promoting African American female playwrights and African American theatre by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas among African American female playwrights. Although primarily a group for African American female playwrights, AFAMFEMPLAYWRIGHTS welcomes other African American female theatre artists and technicians. For more information or to join, see the AFAMFEMPLAYWRIGHTS web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/afamfemplaywrights .

AMAZON is a moderated list for women who are using alternative treatments (e.g., herbs, supplements, diet, meditation, journal keeping, fasting, etc.) as the primary treatment for breast cancer. This is a supportive forum for women to discuss any aspect of the disease, including treatments they are interested in learning about and those they are trying. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE AMAZON Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.AOL.COM .

AMAZONS INTERNATIONAL is a moderated list (though called a newsletter) for and about Amazons ("physically and psychologically strong, assertive women who are not afraid to break free from traditional ideas about gender roles, femininity, and the female physique") and their friends and lovers. For more information or to subscribe, see the list's web page.

ANAHITA-L is a list devoted to discussions of women and gender in the ancient Mediterranean world. It is not a list on which to reveal your personal encounters with deities or to proselytize for your religion. For more information or to subscribe, go to the ANAHITA-L web page at Yahoo Groups.

ANTIGONE is a list for women in legal education. It is run by the Association of American Law Schools section on Women in Legal Education. You can subscribe from the ANTIGONE web site or by sending the message SUBSCRIBE to Antigonerequest@lists.washlaw.edu .

ARACA is an unmoderated list in Spanish for the discussion of women's studies and gender studies (both theory and practice) and for announcements about relevant conferences, new books and journals, etc. For more information, send the message INFO ARACA to MAJORDOMO@CCC.UBA.AR . To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ARACA to the same address.

ARTISTS-AND-WRITERS is the email list of the Women Artists & Writers International, publisher of the electronic magazine Moondance: Celebrating Creative Women. The list is designed to foster creativity, friendship, and discussion among the international creative community of women. Creative women are encouraged to share their work but are not required to do so. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ARTISTS-AND-WRITERS to MAJORDOMO@MAILINGLIST.NET .

ASKDWAYNE is a forum to provide information and discussion about Black women's hair, including topics such as healthy hair, hair care, styles, products, and interviews with professionals in the hair care industry. For more information or to subscribe, see the ASKDWAYNE Yahoo groups web page.

AUSFEM-POLNET is an Australian list connecting policy practitioners and scholars working to improve the status of women. It aims to identify the strengths and weaknesses of current policy approaches and to promote policies that effectively achieve economic, educational, sexual, social, and political equality for women. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE AUSFEM-POLNET Your Name to MAJORDOMO@POSTOFFICE.UTAS.EDU.AU .

AUSTEN-L is a list for discussion of the work and time of 19th-century British novelist Jane Austen and her contemporaries. To subscribe, send the message SUB AUSTEN-L Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTS.MCGILL.CA .

Australian women-focused email lists, a listing on the National Women's Justice Coalition site, includes some local lists not in Gender-Related Electronic Forums.

AWSS-L (Association for Women in Slavic Studies) is a moderated list intended to serve the professional and academic needs of women working in Slavic Studies as researchers, teachers, students, librarians, and/or program administrators. Subscription is available for AWSS members, and on a one-month trial basis to non-members. Send the message SUBSCRIBE AWSS-L Your Name to LISTSERV@MSU.EDU .

B10WB-L is a list devoted to discussion of Big 10 Women's Basketball. To subscribe, send the usual subscription message to LISTSERV@LISTS.PSU.EDU .

BABIES is a list for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome who are trying to become pregnant. To subscribe, send a message to BABIES-REQUEST@LISTS.BEST.COM and type just the word SUBSCRIBE in both the subject header and the body of the message. More information is available at the PCOS web site.

Balkan Women and Friends is a list for exchanges of information between social scientists and others who conduct research women in the Balkans. It also welcomes the participation of others concerned with the situation of women in Balkan societies. It circulates information about on-going and completed research, publications, journals, conferences, calls for papers, jobs, etc. For more information or to subscribe, see the BalkanWomen web page. You can also subscribe by sending a message to BalkanWomen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

BASSIN4GALS is a list where women can meet with other women who like to fish and to talk about fishing. "We can even send in pictures of our lunkers and our not so lunkers." To subscribe, send a blank message to Bassin4Gals-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to the Bassin4Gals web page.

BCN-FLASH is a twice-a-day newsletter devoted to breaking news about the prevention, screening, and treatment of breast cancer. It contains brief article summaries along with URLs that point to the full news articles at their source. It will be of interest to breast cancer survivors and their family and support systems, as well as physicians and other health professionals. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BCN-FLASH to MAJORDOMO@REDBANK.NET .

BCS WOMEN is a British-based discussion group under the aegis of the British Computer Society devoted to providing support for all woomen working in information technology. For more information, including how to join, see the BCS Women web site or the BCS Women Yahoo Groups page.

BFAR (Breastfeeding after Reduction Surgery) is a forum for support and exchange of information among women who have had reduction mammoplasty (breast reductions). Topics include all aspects of breastfeeding in relation to the unique challenges of doing so after breast reduction surgery. Only women who have already had the surgery will be eligible to subscribe. To subscribe, send a request for subscription, along with a brief description of history and current situation, to BFAR@STORE-FRONT.COM .

BFING is a list for discussion of breastfeeding. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BFING to MAJORDOMO@PREGNANCYTODAY.COM . Related information is available at the PREGNANCY TODAY web site.

BF-INTERRACE is a list for Black women who are currently in or have been in interracial and/or intercultural relationships. This is a positive list for Black women seeking support, resources, and discussion with other women in similar relationships. For more information, see the BF-INTERRACE web page. [This web page has become very difficult to access. If you are over 18, try signing in to Yahoo Groups and then going to the list's URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BF-interrace/ .] You can subscribe from the web page or by sending an email message to BF-INTERRACE-SUBSCRIBE@YAHOOGROUPS.COM .

BIACT-L is a list for bisexual activists. Subscription messages (SUB BIACT-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BIFEM-L is a moderated list for women only. Its purpose is to provide a safe space primarily for bisexual women. Subscription messages (SUB BIFEM-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BIG-MOMS "is primarily for large moms (be they tall or obese or both), and large women who want to be moms," as well as other people who are supportive of big moms. Topics include social issues, fertility issues, gestational diabetes, parenting issues, etc. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE <your e-address> to BIG_MOMS_LIST-REQUEST@BUTLER.HPL.HP.COM .

bionet.women-in-bio is a Usenet newsgroup for women in biology. For more information about Usenet, see USENET below.

BIRACIALLESBIANS is a Yahoo list for bi-racial and multiethnic lesbians of color and other lesbians of color who are interested in issues exploring multiculturalism and diversity as they relate to identity. Discussion topics include current political observations, cultural identification, self perception, and goals. For more information or to subscribe, go to the Yahoo BIRACIALLESBIANS web page. You can also subscribe by sending a message to biraciallesbians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

BIRTHCTR is a list for midwives who practice at birth centers. The list is a forum to discuss midwifery and business issues specific to birth centers. To subscribe, send a message to ZELDACNM@ALASKA.NET with the words SUBSCRIBE BIRTHCTR in the Subject: header. In the message portion briefly describe who you are and where you practice.

BISEXU-L describes itself as designed for "the cordial and civilized exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences relevant to the topic of bisexuality between members of all sexual orientations and preferences." It is open to anyone. Subscription messages (SUB BISEXU-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BITHRY-L is "a list for the theoretical discussion of bisexuality and gender issues. It is neither a social group, nor a support group, nor an announcement or news forum." Subscription messages (SUB BITHRY-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BIZ-L is a list for women in business, especially Canadian women business owners. The list supports members in their efforts to get into business, find new customers, market their products/services, and network. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BIZ-L to MAJORDOMO@WOMEN.CA .

BLACK_WOMEN_DEPRESSION is a forum for black women who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar, other mental illness or just the strain of having to deal with "strong black woman" syndrome. For more information or to subscribe, see the black_women_depression Yahoo groups web site.

BlkSnglMoms (Black Single Moms) brings together Black single moms and providers of products and services created to provide family, parental, safety, and business development assistance. For more information or to subscribe, see the BlkSnglMoms web page.

B-MAIL, run by the NSW Breast Cancer Institute (Australia), is a list for everyone concerned with breast cancer: health care professionals, breast cancer patients and their families and friends, and others interested in breast cancer. [NOTE: B-MAIL has been temporarily halted; it should resume again at the end of July '98, at which time I'll post updated info.]

BOL began as a moderated list "for people and organizations within South Asia and outside to come together, discuss and work on issues of gender, reproductive health and rights and legal developments pertaining to human rights within the region." More recently, it expanded its focus to include women's studies in the South Asian region. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BOL to majordomo@mos.com.np .More information is available at the BOL web page.

BOOKBABES is a list for independent book publishers that are owned (or, in the case of non-profits, directed) by women who self-identify as lesbian and/or feminist. To subscribe, send an email message to SEAJAY@DNAI.COM saying that you want to subscribe to BOOKBABES. Include your name, email address, publishing affiliation, and appropriate, qualifying information about the publishing house and subscriber.

BREAST-CANCER is an unmoderated discussion list for any issue relating to breast cancer. Send subscription messages (SUBSCRIBE BREAST-CANCER Your Name) to LISTSERV@MORGAN.UCS.MUN.CA .

Breast Cancer Network Nova Scotia is a Canadian web-based forum whose aim is to provide information and support for all people concerned with breast cancer: patients, family members, caregivers, healthcare providers, etc. To read or contribute, go to http://bca.ns.ca/forum/. The site also provides a vast array of other valuable resources.

BRIDGES is a moderated list that explores Jewish feminist identity and considers both Jewish and female existence and activism in relation to movements for change. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BRIDGES Your Name to LISTPROC@SHAMASH.ORG .

BRONTE is devoted to discussion of the three Brontë sisters' lives and works. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BRONTE to MAJORDOMO@WORLD.STD.COM .

The Business List, formerly BizWomen, is a list for discussing networking, lead generation, mentoring, and business building opportunities for women in business. To subscribe, see the The Business List web page.

BUTCH2BUTCH is a list for butches attracted to other butches. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BUTCH2BUTCH to majordomo@queernet.org .

BWEntrepreneur is a list for Black women in business or starting a new venture. The list offers advice, networking, discussion on ways to promote business, and announcements. For more information, see the BWEntrepreneur web site. You can subscribe from the web site or by sending an email message to BWEntrepreneur-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

BYLADY-L focuses on literature by women, with special emphasis on novelists writing in the mid-18th to mid-19th century. The list doesn't do group readings, but it does try to help with research queries, syllabi suggestions, etc. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BYLADY-L Your Name to LISTPROC@FRANK.MTSU.EDU .

CAMPCLIM provides a forum for discussions pertaining to college campuses' personal, educational, and physical environments. Send the subscription message SUBSCRIBE CAMPCLIM Your Name to LISTSERV@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU .

CampusWomenLead is a moderated list co-sponsored by the Association of American Colleges & Universities' Program on the Status and Education of Women and the National Initiative for Women in Higher Education. It is designed for women administrators, faculty, staff, and students to share information, solve problems, offer resources, and include information about professional development opportunities for women in higher education. For more information or to subscribe, go to the CampusWomenLead web page.

CAN-RW (Campus Activists' Network, Right-Wing alert) is a list to discuss the campus response to right-wing initiatives in the "Contract with America": proposals to slash education funding, end environmental protections, eliminate programs addressing violence against women, destroy the safety net for the poor, etc. To subscribe, send a message to CANET@PENCIL.MATH.MISSOURI.EDU with a subject header saying "canet" and a message that says just SUB CAN-RW Your Name . For more information, contact KOWAN@AI.MIT.EDU .

CAN-YFN (Campus Activists' Network, Young Feminist Network) is a list for feminist campus activists. To subscribe, send an email message to CANET@PENCIL.MATH.MISSOURI.EDU . The subject header should say "canet" and the message itself should say SUB CAN-YFN Firstname Lastname.

CANSX-L is a low-volume forum for discussion and resource sharing of information about the study of sexuality and gender. Though the original aim was to provide a forum with a Canadian focus, the list has members from all over the world. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CANSX-L Firstname Lastname to LISTSERV@UVVM.UVIC.CA .

CAPA WOMEN, affiliated with the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, includes women's officers, research officers, and women students interested in supporting and cheering each other through the sometimes onerous times of tertiary study. Postings can be political, informative, or just plain funny. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE to CAPA-WOMEN-REQUEST@GU.UWA.EDU.AU .

CARE ABOUT GIRLS is a list for adults who care about girls: parents, teachers, coaches, counselors, pastors, troop leaders, relatives, researchers, etc. This list is "for every adult who wants to help raise healthy, confident girls and make the world better and safer for girls." To subscribe, send any message to careaboutgirls-subscribe@yahoogroups.com . More information can be found at the CAREABOUTGIRLS web page, where it is also possible to subscribe.

CAREERMOMS is a list for mothers who are combining the challenges of raising a family with a career outside the home. Mothers who work outside the home have a variety of problems and issues to deal with; this list is a forum to help cope! You can subscribe at the careermoms web page.

CAW - see CWN, below.

C-BIRTH is a forum for discussion relating to unassisted childbirth. For more information or to subscribe, see the C-BIRTH web page on Yahoo Groups.

CCE is a list for Childbirth Educators. The emphasis is on Natural Childbirth methods. Some members are certified childbirth educators, and others are trying to decide whether teaching childbirth is for them. This is a list for business aspects of teaching, sharing of methods, and other professional concerns. You can subscribe at the listowner's web site or by sending the message SUBSCRIBE CCE to MAJORDOMO@FENSENDE.COM .

CDN-WOMEN is a moderated list created to strengthen links among organizations, individuals, and groups across Canada involved in women's health. It serves as a forum for discussion and debate on current issues affecting women and girls. It is also a place to share information and resources, events, calls for action, and research findings (both biomedical and social research). The list does not accept advertisements, product announcements, or self-promotional posts. To join, send a message to CDN-WOMEN-ADMIN@LIST.WEB.NET asking to subscribe. Leave the subject line blank.

CEW (Canadian Entrepreneurial Women) is a list for Canadian women in business, women entrepreneurs in Canada, or women in Canada who might want to start a business. CEW has members coast-to-coast who use the list to share resources, ask questions, and network with one another. For more information or to subscribe, see CEW's Yahoo groups web page.

CHICNEWS(ChicanaWriter News) is an interactive list that welcomes calls for papers, general information, and news about Chicanas across the United States, as well as personal commentaries and Chicana activism. The list provides a place to form connections and plan conferences and projects. You can subscribe from the YahooGroups ChicNews page or by sending a message to chicnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

CHILDFREE provides information, discussion, and a supportive environment for those who have actively chosen to be child-free as well as those in the process of so chosing or who have been forced, for various reasons, to remain child-free. The list encourages the child-free lifestyle; it is not for those trying to find ways out of it, nor for those wishing to criticize it. For more information or to subscribe, see the CHILDFREE web site.

CHILDFUN is a list for "daycare providers and stay at home moms who need an adult outlet." Topics include parenting, daycare advice, recipes, chit chat, and much else. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CHILDFUN or SUBSCRIBE CHILDFUN-DIGEST to MAJORDOMO@LISTSERVICE.NET .

CHRISTIAN_WOMEN is a women-only discussion forum "for Christian women who use the Internet for personal, domestic, business, and/or ministry activities." For more information or to subscribe, go to the CHRISTIAN_WOMEN web page [Note: this link now goes to an "age-restricted page," whatever that means. It may mean that the content of this list has changed markedly and may not be what the list's name suggests. If anyone has any information about this list, I'd be most grateful for some feedback.]

CITNET-W, the Healthy Cities Women's Network, is a list for people interested in women's health issues and healthy cities issues. Send the subscription message SUB CITNET-W Your Name to LISTSERV@INDYCMS.IUPUI.EDU .

clari.news.crime.sex - A "Clarinet" newsgroup that posts articles about crimes having to do with sex, including child and spousal abuse and sexual harassment, from Reuters, the Associated Press, and other mainstream news sources. See USENET below.

clari.news.reproduction - A "Clarinet" newsgroup that posts articles about reproductive rights from Reuters, the Associated Press, and other mainstream news sources. See USENET below.

clari.news.women - A "Clarinet" newsgroup that posts articles about women from Reuters, the Associated Press, and other mainstream news sources. See USENET below.

CMS-TEACHING-WOMGEN, created by the College Music Society's Committee on Music, Women, and Gender, is an unmoderated list that focuses on teaching women and gender topics in college music courses. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CMS-TEACHING-WOMGEN to MAJORDOMO@MUSIC.ORG .

CNWE is the email list for the Catholic Network for Women's Equality, a support and advocacy group for women and men in the Roman Catholic tradition. Based in Canada, the organization seeks "to effect structural change in the institutional church that reflects the mutuality and integrity of a community of co-equal disciples." It also seeks to create "life-giving alternatives to the present institutional structures." For more information, see the Catholic Network for Women's Equality web site. You can subscribe on CNWE's Yahoo groups web page.

CompSciblings is a Facebook group for men and women to join together to discuss any and all issues relating gender in the STEM fields. The idea is both to get a broader viewpoint on issues affecting women in the field, as well as to hear from the source about issues affecting men. For more information or to join, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/236300739774529/

CompScisters is a Facebook group for women taking the free online courses (MOOCs) offered by Udacity, Coursera, and EdX within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Departments. Any woman taking a free online STEM class is welcome to join. In addition, all alumnae are encouraged to stay active members. This is a place for support, socializing, and networking. This group is not a study group. For more information or to join, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/compscisters/.    (For men and women interested in how gender issues relate to STEM, please consider joining the Facebook group CompSciblings at https://www.facebook.com/groups/236300739774529/.)

CORNWELL is a list for discussion of the works of mystery writer Patricia Cornwell. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CORNWELL Your Name to listserv@listserv.louisville.edu.

CREATIVITYCIRCLE is "designed to foster creativity, friendship, and discussion among the international creative community of women." To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CREATIVITYCIRCLE to MAJORDOMO@MYSTERY.COM .

CRONE is intended primarily for women of maturity who wish to explore alternative approaches to the spirituality and health needs of the peri- and post-menopausal woman. The lists welcomes women and men of all ages but asks that postings deal with "the issues involved with the concept of the crone as expressed in the elder wisdom." Send usual subscription message to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.AOL.COM .

CWAENET is a discussion group for issues and concerns of women in agricultural and resource economics, sponsored by the Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CWAENET Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ECON.AG.GOV .

CWN (formerly CAW) is a women-only list that "focuses on Caribbean/Caribbean-American women of all ages (professionals/other) wanting to network or exchange thoughts on politics, development, sexual/physical abuse of women, culture, and lifestyle issues." To subscribe, send the message "I want to subscribe to CWN" and a brief bio including citing contact info, profession, and e-mail address to CWN's Founder/President, Jennifer Nunes, at cwomensnet@yahoo.com .

CYBER-BUTCH-FEMME is "a space where women/lesbians identifying as Butch or Femme can join with others and discuss issues and day-to-day events." More information is available at the Cyber-Butch-Femme web site. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CYBER-BUTCH-FEMME <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEER.ORG.AU .

DAPHNET is a British-based e-mail network for and about women in science,engineering, and technology, including those returning to paid work after a career break. For more information or to subscribe, see the DAPHNET web site.

DAWN is a forum where women with disAbilities and women allies may find common ground in shared experience, to overcome differences and work together, share information, exchange dialogue, and develop and strengthen networks. The list's members include women representing a diversity of disAbilities and backgrounds from different regions, provinces, and countries. For more information or to subscribe, see the DAWN Yahoo Groups web page or the information contained on the DAWN web site.

DD-LL (Deaf Dykes - Lipreading Lesbians) provides a supportive online community for lesbians and bisexual women who have a significant hearing loss. To subscribe, send a message to DD-LL-REQUEST@SAPPHO.NET and explain in your own words that 1) you are a lesbian or a bisexual woman, and 2) you have a significant hearing loss. The list is not open to others.

Debian-Women is an email forum for Debian users and developers who wish to involve more women in the Debian project. The forum is for discussion and sharing of ideas as well as project collaboration. For more information or to subscribe, see the Debian-Women Mailing List site.

DES-FAMILY is for women exposed to DES (diethylstilbestrol) and those who love them. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE DES-FAMILY to LISTSERV@SACT.COM .

DESIDYKES is a Yahoo groups forum for South Asian lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered women. South Asian includes women from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, etc. To subscribe, send a message to desidykes-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to the DESIDYKES Yahoo Groups page. You may have to register first with Yahoo and then agree that you are 18 or older before you can access the page.

DEVELOPMENT-GENDER is a moderated list established by the Gender, Research, and Training unit in the School of Development Studies at the University of East Anglia, U.K. It intends to connect researchers, academics, and practitioners working in development and gender issues in dispersed institutions. More information and a public archive of past messages is available at the DEVELOPMENT-GENDER web page. You can subscribe from the web page or by sending the message JOIN DEVELOPMENT-GENDER Firstname Lastname to DEVELOPMENT-GENDER-SUBSCRIBE@YAHOOGROUPS.COM .

DHARMA-DYKES is a list for lesbians who study and practice Buddhism in any tradition. There are no requirements in terms of length of time one has been following the path. Beginners are as welcome as those with experience. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE DHARMA-DYKES to MAJORDOMO@GOONSQUAD.SPIES.COM . If you have a signature file that appears automatically after your message text, add the word END on a line by itself after the SUBSCRIBE line.

DICKNSON is a moderated list for discussion of the work of 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson. More information and list archives are available at the DICKNSON web site. To subscribe, send the message SUB DICKNSON Your e-address Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UTA.EDU . Be sure to omit the second "i" in Dickinson: the list's name is spelled DICKNSON.

DL-ANNOUNCE is an announcements-only list about upcoming books, personal appearances, etc. of British author Doris Lessing. To subscribe, send an email message addressed to JOIN-DL-ANNOUNCE@CLIO.LYRIS.NET . Put nothing in the Subject line or in the body of the message. You will automatically be added to the list. For related information, see the Lessing web site.

DOULA is a list for professional pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care providers. Midwives, childbirth educators, and potential doulas are also welcome. Subscribers discuss how to find clients, what to do in an emergency, how to best support women in childbirth, and related topics. You can subscribe at the listowner's web site or by sending the message SUBSCRIBE DOULA to MAJORDOMO@FENSENDE.COM .

DRABBLE-DISCUSS is a discussion list focusing on British author Margaret Drabble. To subscribe, send an email message to JOIN-DRABBLE-DISCUSS@CLIO.LYRIS.NET . Put nothing in the Subject line or in the body of the message. You will automatically be added to the list. For related information, see the Drabble web site.

DREAM-SUPPORT-LIST is "an open forum that allows women to dream about their life in a way that inspires them. It's also a place for women to support each other in achieving their dreams, and a place for women to dare to dream." To subscribe, send an e-mail message to DREAM-SUPPORT-LIST-REQUEST@DAREMORE.COM and put the word SUBSCRIBE in the Subject: line.

DVCLINIC focuses on law school domestic violence clinics, but practicing lawyers and others who are interested are also welcome. The focus is mostly on practical advice. You can subscribe from the DVClinic web page or by sending the message SUBSCRIBE to Dvclinicrequest@lists.washlaw.edu.

DYKENET is "a dyke-positive...place for 'genetic grrls' and post-op TS wimmin who identify as dykes." DYKENET's purpose is to provide a safe space "where we can...discuss topics relative to our lives as dykes" in a cooperative, supportive atmosphere. Membership is open to women only. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE DYKENET <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

EDUCATION MUMS is a list for mothers (and an occasional father) who are students as well as parents, "who find that enrolment queues, assignments, lectures, and campus libraries are as much a part of their lives as nappies [or] child care. . . . Share your best tales and gripes about life as a student mum." To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to Education_Mums-subscribe@topica.com.

EE-WOMEN is an unmoderated list for discussion of women's issues related to Central and Eastern Europe and the NIS. Send subscription messages to LISTPROC@CEP.NONPROFIT.NET . For more information about the list or about CEP (Civic Education Project), please contact CEP@MINERVA.CIS.YALE.EDU .

ELLEN is a list devoted to Ellen DeGeneres and her career, but discussion extends to feminist issues in popular culture, especially lesbian identity issues in entertainment. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ELLEN Your Name to LISTSERV@DARTMOUTH.EDU .

EMBO is a list for discussing uterine artery embolization (UAE), a specific treatment for uterine fibroids. Participants include women who are pre- and post-procedure, and several participating physicians. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail message to EMBO-SUBSCRIBE@yahoogroups.com .

s EmMail. A Yahoo groups list for discussion of Emily Dickinson and her poetry. For more information or to subscribe, go to the EmMail Yahoo Groups web page.

EmpowerMe. A Yahoo groups list affiliated with Empower Me!, an organization "dedicated to empowering Black Women in their careers and business. Building strong foundations for success through networking." For more information or to subscribe, see the EmpowerMe Yahoo groups web page.

EQ-UNI is a moderated list for all those interested discussing and sharing information on gender equality in higher education in Europe from practical and theoretical points of view. The list's emphasis is on identifying strategies and good practices for the enhancement of gender equality in higher education. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE EQ-UNI to MAJORDOMO@HELSINKI.FI .

ESHET CHAYIL is a moderated, women-only group for discussion of "basic Jewish issues that cannot be raised in a mixed group of men and women." It is more restrictive than its sister list, TISHA KABIN. For more information or to subscribe, see the ESHET CHAYIL web site at http://www.geocities.com/eshetchayilforum/ .

ES-MAMAS (Eurosapphic Mamas) is a list for lesbian mothers and wanna-be-mothers, especially in Europe. "We will tell each other about how it is to live as a lesbian mother in different parts of the world and share our experiences." To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ES-MAMAS to MAJORDOMO@SAPPHO.NET .

ESTROLIST offers a community for "hip, urban-minded women" and updates on what's happening on the various Estronet sites. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ESTROLIST your-email-address to MAJORDOMO@ESTRONET.COM .

ETUDESFEMINISTES-L est une liste de discussion en langue française, un lieu de débats et d'échanges pluri et interdisciplinaires en études féministes et/ou sur les femmes et sur le genre. Elle encourage la participation des francophones de toutes les régions du monde qui s'intéressent à l'enseignement, à la recherche, et à la diffusion de ces travaux, à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des institutions. Pour s'abonner, mettez-vous sur le site Web http://listes.univ-tlse2.fr/wws/info/etudesfeministes-l.

EURO-SAPPHO is a list for sapphic discussion on topics of particular interest to European dykes. Membership is open to all women and is restricted to women; postings may be in any of the major European languages. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE EURO-SAPPHO your@address to MAJORDOMO@SAPPHO.NET . If you encounter problems subscribing, write to EURO-SAPPHO-REQUEST@SAPPHO.NET . For more information, see the list's web site.

EWM-ALL is a low-volume list that connects European women academic mathematicians, allowing advertisement of jobs, fellowships, conferences, discussion of mathematical research, and issues specifically relevant to women. More information is available at the EWM-ALL web page. To subscribe, go to the web page or send the message JOIN EWM-ALL Firstname Lastname to JISCMAIL@JISCMAIL.AC.UK .

EX-TALK is an exercise discussion list for those who need some ongoing motivation to get and stay in shape. Whether your goal is to lose weight or just feel better, you're welcome on this list. Most of the participants follow a moderate exercise program of low intensity. Currently, the bulk of subscribers are women who are 30+, but the list is open to everyone. To subscribe, send a message to EX-TALK-REQUEST@LISTHOST.NET with the word SUBSCRIBE (or SUBSCRIBE EX-TALK DIGEST ) in the message body.

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