Bibliograph

Let me play, the story of Title IX, the law that changed the future of girls in America, Karen Blumenthal

Type

Label

Let me play, the story of Title IX, the law that changed the future of girls in America, Karen Blumenthal

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Let me play

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1296944317

Responsibility statement

Karen Blumenthal

Sub title

the story of Title IX, the law that changed the future of girls in America

Summary

Only fity years ago, American society purported to believe that female bodies weren't able to play sports as well as men and that female brains could not understand math and science as well as men, despite overwhelming historical evidence that this was untrue. Determined lawmakers, athletes, and advocates worked to overturn this mode of thought with Title IX, a law which allowed women equal access to higher education and sports teams. This updated edition is necessary because now that same law is being used to fight for transgender rights and justice for sexual assault survivors -- the fight is ongoing, and even today there are lawmakers who would prefer to see it overturned

Table Of Contents

Introduction: A view from the sidelines -- The champion -- The playing field -- Pregame preparation -- Opening kickoff -- Political football -- Changing the rules -- Crying foul -- Play ball! -- Time-out -- Comeback -- Expanding the field -- Crossing boundaries -- Epilogue: Extra innings -- A Title IX time line -- Then and now -- Personal notes -- Source notes -- Further information -- Photo credits -- Selected bibliography -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

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