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[–]BEB[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I was around when Title IX was passed and yes, equal opportunities for women in education was very much a part of it. We had classes in our school district that were sex-restricted before Title IX. For instance, girls couldn't take a "boys" class that taught woodworking, etc.

I'm pissed off that Title IX is being reduced to sports, when Biden's EO and the Equality Act if it's passed, will have huge implications for girls' educational opportunities, and girls' safety, privacy and dignity.

[–]WildApples 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I'm pissed off that Title IX is being reduced to sports, when Biden's EO and the Equality Act if it's passed, will have huge implications for girls' educational opportunities, and girls' safety, privacy and dignity.

What other impacts do you foresee? Maybe I am being naive, but I imagine the gender battles in schools will be focused mainly on sports, bathrooms, locker rooms, and lodging accommodations for overnight trips.

[–]BEB[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I am not the person to ask because I am just a layperson, but I'm guessing that scholarships set aside for girls might go to males, among other losses of opportunities for females.

Check out Kara Dansky's (Women's Human Rights Campaign) videos because she is a lawyer and she explains what's happening well. Some of the videos are posted on here but she's also on twitter on @kdansky

[–]WildApples 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks!