Bringing attention to the previous post is appropriate, as today marks the 34th anniversary of Title IX being passed into law.

While most assume assume that the law is solely related to sex discrimination within athletics in schools, there are a number of other Title IX areas that are often overlooked. This includes sex discrimination within higher and career education, employment, math and science, technology, learning environment, standardized testing, education for pregnant and parenting students, and sexual harassment.

While athletics is an area that needs just as much attention as the others, we need to recognize that this law is not just about sports. Title IX is about finding a safe place that all youth need to feel comfortable and capable within their educational environments.

Happy Anniversary, Title IX!

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Some friends were complaining about the lack of respect for MLS in the US, with all the current World Cup excitement. I said, "now you know how pretty much all organized female atheletes feel."

Posted by Jane Minty | June 23, 2006 2:49 PM

"...we need to recognize that this law is not just about sports."

No, we need to recognize that the law was never really intended for sports, but for educational purposes. With that, then we can go on and re-educate the feminist masses to pay just as much attention to the education crisis (both boys & girls) and not just sports.

As a sports FREAK, I"m not saying that sports isn't important, it really is. But let's bring it back home. To the classroom.

Posted by Roni | June 27, 2006 11:01 AM

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