Revolution
"Title IX is more than just an educational law.
It is part of a social revolution to help men and women
have more equal relationships."
- Bernice Sandler, "Godmother of Title IX", April 8, 2012
It is part of a social revolution to help men and women
have more equal relationships."
- Bernice Sandler, "Godmother of Title IX", April 8, 2012
Title IX addressed the issue of gender discrimination in education and was the catalyst that led to a social revolution. Education is the passport for opportunity in life, so by mandating equal educational opportunities, Title IX ensured a brighter future for more Americans.
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The Living Breathing Law is passed
After hard fought battles for equality, Title IX gave women a win in education.
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"Too Strong for a Woman -
the five words that created Title IX" Source: Bernice Sandler, License to Thrive: 35 Years of Title IX |
"Mink and Representative Edith Green co-authored Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972."
Source: Patsy Mink - Ahead of the Majority Documentary |
Source: Preamble, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688)
"It's just 37 words, 37 plain and grammatically clunky words hiding inside a large education bill, 37 words that didn't seem to be a big deal at the time, 37 words that would change everything" (ESPN. Mar 26th, 2012)
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"When Title IX was passed, I think even, very early on the women realized what a significant piece of legislation this was ... we were involved in a revolution from the word go, and we knew it..." - Source: Christine Grant, Former Athletic Director of Univ. of Iowa, "For the Sport of it" , Indiana Women's History Association & NCAA video, 2003 |
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"Give women equal rights and entire nations are more stable and secure. Deny women equal rights and the instability of nations is almost certain."
(Hillary Clinton, 2010)
(Hillary Clinton, 2010)
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