JS7-U45-D7 - Video Questions

What percentage of athletes were taking part in sports across America in 1972?

• Twice as much in College as in High schools but the figure was terribly low

• 21 percent

• 85 percent in College and 93 percent in High-school

What didn’t the girls have at that time who were partaking in sports?

• Much spare time away from their studies

• Fancy equipment to perform well

• Much needed funding and help

Why was it challenging for schools to treat girls and boys equally after the creation of Title IX?

• Boys were angry and did not want girls to participate

• More boys were taking part in sports than girls

• Sports were unpopular with girls

How does the proportionality test work?

• If 55 percent of students are girls, they should have a lot more opportunity than boys

• If 45 percent of students are girls, they should have equal amount of opportunity as boys

• If 49 percent of students are girls, they should have slightly less opportunity than boys

What do Sports administrators need to do under the satisfied interest test?

• Ask female students what sports they would like to play

• Ask top athletes to have talks and get the female students interested in sports

• Add new sports for girls on days with less opportunities for them

What are some examples that need to be equal among girls and boys under the “Quality” section of Title IX?

• advertisements in the school paper and qualified trainers

• sporting trips abroad and facilities

• medical services provided and new sporting complexes

How can the law continue to be upheld?

• Sit back and do nothing

• Students need to speak up if they experience inequality

• Ask the government to pass more laws

What is the aim of the Office of Civil Rights?

• To raise money for better treatment of girls in schools

• To make schools follow the law

• To entertain parents and school administrators

Should boys/men and girls/women play sports together?

Explain your thoughts!

What happened in 1972 which helped stop discrimination against girls and women

• Girls and Women protested in the streets

• A law was passed

• Boys and Men decided to share