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Equality, sports, and Title IX - Erin Buzuvis and Kristine Newhall

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In 1972, U.S. Congress passed Title IX, a law which prohibited discrimination against women in schools, colleges, and universities -- including school-sponsored sports. Before this law, female athletes were few and far between, and funding was even scarcer. Erin Buzuvis and Kristine Newhall explore the significance and complexity of Title IX.

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Which of the following situations might indicate that a school is violating Title IX?

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Any athlete who is injured can make an appointment with the trainer

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The football team is the only team to receive new uniforms every year

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The girls and boys basketball teams take turns playing home games on Friday nights

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The athletic director issues a press release promoting any team that makes it to post-season play

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Meet The Creators

Educator Erin Buzuvis, Kristine Newhall
Director Kat Llewellyn
Narrator Sarah Charles