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Summary: In this source the author talks about how in the 1960s the feminist were more concerned with socio-political issues designed to empower women. Then in 1970 that all changed. In 1972, the United States passed Title IX which was the most important event that occurred in regard to women's participation in sports. Title IX declared, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." In 1971, there were nearly 3.7 million boys playing varsity sports, but just 295,000 girls. After several lawsuits women's involvement in sports sky rocketed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Value: Secondary Source, important dates, from a book, statistics, charts
Limitations: Bias, not a primary source, not specific, theoretical
Analysis: This source shows a major achievement of the feminist movement because it discusses Title IX which was the largest accomplishment for women in the civil rights movement it gave them the right to participate in activities and educational programs. It talks about how in the 1980s and 1990s the number of women playing sports increased and before the Title IX was passed there was a 12.5:1 ration of boys to girls who play varsity high school sports. Title IX was a major accomplishment because it was one of the many tokens women needed to be able do everything men could do. It shows an achievement because change was made after the U.S. passed Title IX not instantly but over time and still today women continue to excel because of the opportunity Title IX provided them.
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