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Author:

Blumenthal, Karen.

Title:

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

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Atheneum Books for Young Readers,

Copyright Date:

c2005

Description:

152 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Sex discrimination in sports--Law and legislation--United States--Juvenile literature.
Women athletes--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States--Juvenile literature.
Juvenile materials.
Sex discrimination in sports--Law and legislation--United States.
Women athletes--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 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.

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.

ISBN:

9780689859571
0689859570

OCLC:

(OCoLC)54103844

LCCN:

2004001450

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