The League worked for passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal aid. This opened up sports and athletics to girls, exposing us to the lessons these experiences offer. Subsequently, the League has focused on thwarting congressional attempts to dilute Title IX, as well as on advancing federal enforcement efforts. #WomensHistoryMonth #PressForProgress Watch the video below to hear about how Title IX allowed two women to participate in athletics and how that participation impacted their lives. (courtesy of National Women’s History Museum)
"I was a bad athlete but a good feminist" Dr. Bonnie Morris, Mariah Burton Nelson, and Jill Agostino share their personal experiences with sports & how Title IX affected them. Selection from our foru... More info @ https://youtu.be/UuZKlRCD5tg Automated post from LWV of the Elgin Area - http://ift.tt/2dKZy4V March 05, 2018 at 06:13PM