Description
President Nixon signed Title IX into law in June 1972, prohibiting sex discrimination in any education program receiving federal money -- most notably sports. These clips provide background information on the legislation, discuss the role of former U.S. Commerce Secretary Barbara Franklin, and the impact that President Nixon's administration had on equity for women.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Clip #1: What question did Vera Glaser ask President Nixon at that press briefing? How did he respond?
- Clip #2: What impact did Glaser's question have on the Nixon administration?
- Clip #2: Describe some of the ground-breaking recommendations of the task force that Heath Lee highlights.
- Clip #2: According to Lee, what was among the major action items?
- Clip #2: Explain some of the achievements of Barbara Franklin in her former role as U.S. Commerce Secretary.
- Clip #2: What did Title IX cover when the final regulations were issued in 1975?
- Clip #2: What impact did President Nixon's actions have on equity for women in Barbara Franklin's view?
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Vocabulary
- Civil Rights
- Discrimination
- Equitable
- Fair Labor
- Regulation