Encyclopedias and Dictionaries are very helpful if you're looking for background information about a topic. They are a great place to start when doing your research because they provide an overview of a topic, but they generally don't go into a lot of depth.
Access the following reference databases through Harper College Library:
The following encyclopedias can be found at the Harper College Library - if you aren't sure how to locate a book, please ask someone at the front desk and they'll be happy to help.
Gender Inequality by 
Great Events from History - Lgbtq Events by 
Proud Heritage by 
Transgender by These are just some of the online encyclopedias available through Harper College Library. If you're looking for a topic for a paper, browsing these encyclopedias will be helpful.
The Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History by 
The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies by 