Research Guides: Sociology/Anthropology: Links

Internet Portals

Internet portals provide links to key websites. Here are a few of the best portals for sociology and anthropology:

Anthropology.net
The ARDA (Association of Religion Data Archives)
CyberPursuits - Anthropology
D-PLACE - Database of Places, Language, Culture and Environment (clear instructions on use; covers over 1400 cultures)
MERLOT Sociology Portal: Use the search box at the top
Smithsonian - Dept. of Anthropology
Sociology 101 - Introduction to Sociology: A collection of videos introducing key concepts and thinkers in sociology
Sociology and Anthropology Portal: Open Access Resources
Sociology Commons: Open access resources
SocioSite Sociologists - Famous sociologists
Social Science Research Network: The SSRN eLibrary consists of two parts: an Abstract Database containing abstracts on scholarly working papers and forthcoming papers and an Electronic Paper Collection with downloadable full text documents in PDF format.
U of Saskatchewan: Indigenous Studies Portal Research Tool (check off the box for "Limit to open access.")

CIA World Factbook - Click on world map to choose your country
Library of Congress Country Studies
NationMaster: Compare countries on just about anything
Social Progress Initiative: "The Social Progress Index revolutionizes the solving of societal problems by enabling leaders to systematically identify and prioritize issues. "
UNdata
UNICEF Statistics: "Economic and social statistics on the countries and territories of the world, with particular reference to children’s well-being."
World Bank Open Knowledge Repository
World Values Survey: Advanced level site providing extensive survey data

Statistics Canada has produced the 2021 Census Postsecondary Research Kit with tools and resources to analyze census data.

Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (BC)
BC211 (Red Book Online; BC West Coast): Directory of agencies and services for the Lower Mainland. Covers counselling, housing, recreation, health, employment, culture, business, education, legal and transportation. Search for a particular agency or by topic.