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Democratic National Committee
DNC Statement on Anniversary of Title IX
July 12th, 2008
DNC Chairman Howard Dean and DNC Women's Caucus Chair Mame Reiley issued the following statement marking the 36th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, which outlaws sex discrimination in educational programs. After the passage of Title IX in 1972, today more than 2.7 million girls participate in athletics in high school according to the U.S. Dept. of Education. [Feminist Majority Foundation Website, accessed 6/18/08] "Today we celebrate the enactment of Title IX, landmark legislation that has helped ensure gender equity in education. Title IX has quite literally changed women's lives, providing opportunities for millions of women and girls who have made tremendous...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-07-12)
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