Title: Playing for equality : oral histories of women leaders in the early years of Title IX /
Authors: LeBlanc, Diane, 1964 May 15-; Swanson, Allys M.,
Year: 2016
Subjects: Sex discrimination in sports United States History.; Discrimination in education Law and legislation United States History.; Sex discrimination against women Law and legislation United States History.; Discrimination in education Law and legislation; Sex discrimination against women Law and legislation; Sex discrimination in sports; United States
Abstract: "The right to participate in sports and competitive athletics is more than an issue of fair play--it's a matter of human rights. In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments became law, transforming sports opportunities for girls and women in the U.S."--
Contents: Catherine Allen : building community through recreation -- Ruth Schellberg : guiding girls and women through the wilderness -- Celeste Ulrich : speaking out during Title IX transitions -- Fay Biles : empowering women through fitness and fundraising -- Dorothy McIntyre : changing Minnesota high school athletics -- Willye White : competing for an equal chance in life -- Doris Corbett : promoting human rights through sport -- Anita DeFrantz : making the world more like an Olympic village.