Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
152 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-146) and index. |
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 -- Epilogue: Extra innings -- A Title IX time line -- Then and now -- A personal note -- Source notes -- Further information -- Photo credits -- Selelcted bibliogrqaphy -- Index. |
Summary |
Up until the 1970s, if you were a girl, you were told you shouldn't play team sports, or go to college. But, in 1972, Title IX changed that, by ensuring that girls have the same opportunities as boys to participate in sports and classes. But that change did not come without a fight. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.7 6.0 88672. |
Subject |
Sex discrimination in sports -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Women athletes -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Sex discrimination in sports -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Women athletes -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States.
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ISBN |
0689859570 |
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9780689859571 |
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