Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-146) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Let me play

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54103844

Responsibility statement

Karen Blumenthal

Sub title

the story of Title IX : the law that changed the future of girls in America

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification