Title IX

Who wrote Title IX, A Win for Equality?

• Sharon Breese

• Heather Dobnick

• Sharon Wexler

• Sharon McCleary

Before 1970, most schools only offered one sport for girls. What was it?

• soccer

• basketball

• field hockey

• wrestling

Which word mean 'formally suggested for debate'?

• opportunity

• regardless

• proposed

• equality

Patsy Mink was a member of the Senate in the U.S. Congress. Which state did she come from?

• Hawaii

• Illinois

• Nebraska

• Massachusetts

Which word mean 'without thought'?

• opportunity

• regardless

• proposed

• equality

Which word mean 'the same rights for all people'?

• opportunity

• regardless

• proposed

• equality

What did the Title IX law state?

• If a school receives private money for a program, that program can be offered to boys or girls only.

• If a school receives private money for a program, that program must be offered to all students.

• If a school receives government money for a program, that program must be offered to all students.

How many young women are playing football in the United States now because of Title IX?

• 2,400

• 3,000

• 4,200

• 1,800

Having characteristics of a boy or a girl is your _______.

• religion

• proposed

• gender

• culture

Choose THREE results of Title IX?

• there are more possibilities for girls to earn scholarships

• girls have a chance to develop their athletic skills

• girls are NOT allowed to join a boys' sports team if a girl's team is not offered

• girls are allowed to join a boys' sports team if a girl's team is not offered