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The National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: 110 Years of Promoting Social Justice and Change
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Ladda, Shawn – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
From writing the first Guidebooks for hockey, soccer, swimming, track and field, and basketball, to lobbying Congress to strive for equity and equal opportunities for girls, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) has been and continues to be the beacon in education to advance fairness and equity in sports. As NAGWS enters…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Physical Education, Professional Associations, Organizational Effectiveness
Title IX--Its Power and Its Limitations.
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Durrant, Sue M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992
Examines progress in equal opportunities for male and female students made possible by Title IX and other federal and state laws, noting factors which have hampered its enforcement. The article suggests taking action to eliminate inequities which continue to persist in high school and college athletics. (SM)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Civil Rights, College Athletics, Educational Legislation
Opportunities for Minority Women in Sport--The Impact of Title IX.
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Abney, Robertha; Richey, Dorothy L. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992
Examines whether Title IX has enhanced or hindered quality for three groups of minority females in sports (ethnic, disabled, and mature). The article discusses opportunities they have in sports and makes recommendations for continued participation and employment in athletic leadership positions. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, College Athletics, Disabilities, Employed Women