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Jul. 23, 2002
Eliminating Gender Divide
Forum Column - By Leslie T. Thornton - Title IX, which forbids sex discrimination in all programs at schools that receive federal aid, opened to women previously closed doors to medical and law schools, science programs and other then-male dominated pursuits. After 30 years, however, Title IX remains a polarizing law in its application to athletics, engendering slings from the conservative right, like George Will who calls it "affirmative androgyny."
By Leslie T. Thornton
Title IX, which forbids sex discrimination in all programs at schools that receive federal aid, opened to women previously closed doors to medical and law schools, scie...
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