to promote the development of theory, methods, and practice concerning women in society and the intersecting nature of gender with other dimensions of diversity and inequality in society.

to encourage the critical evaluation of current sociological paradigms from the perspective of all subordinate groups, including women.

to promote perspectives and foster consciousness concerning women's rights throughout the world.

to improve research, organize meetings, and promote other means of communication, cooperation and collaboration among researchers at the national, regional, and international levels who share the perspectives enumerated in article IIa to IIc.

to forge links with research committees on women in other international social science associations in order to exchange information across interdisciplinary boundaries and to promote mutually beneficial joint ventures (e.g., planning inter-Congress and pre-Congress conferences, producing newsletters, etc.).

to maintain continuing contact with UN agencies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) related to our activities, to maintain continuing links with other research groups within the ISA, and to take an active part in establishing international priorities through consultancy, advocacy, and networking activities; and

to contribute to increased awareness of the objectives and activities of the ISA.