Title IX and Gender Equity in Education
Sarah Fields talked about the background of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. She discussed the purpose of the law and how it came to be.
Description
Professor Sarah Fields talked about the background of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. She discussed the purpose of the law and how it came to be.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What does Title IX do? In what situations does Title IX apply?
- Describe educational opportunities for women prior to Title IX.
- Explain the events that led to the creation of Title IX.
- Why was gender not included in the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Additional Resource
- Bell Ringer: The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Robert Brammer explains the content of the 1964 Civil Rights Act through the exhibit in the Library of Congress.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Civil Rights Act Of 1964
- Equal Pay Act
- Executive Order
- Federal Funding
- Gender Discrimination
- Title Ix Of The Education Amendments Act Of 1972