The ACLU of Washington has joined with the Women's Sports Foundation in a campaign called "V is for Victory" (http://www.vis4victory.org/) to ensure that students receive equal treatment in middle and high school sports programs. Our society has made great strides under Title IX -- the landmark 1972 federal law banning sex discrimination in school programs -- but many girls' teams still lack the support and resources enjoyed by most boys' teams. Now it's time to tie the score!
The campaign featured "Tying the Score" workshops
in Washington state to improve awareness, identify
concerns, and provide solutions about gender equity in
athletics.
Please take a minute to fill out our simple
survey
on community recreation leagues for
girls and send us your opinions and stories.
Grade Your School - Fill out a gender equity
"Report Card" and see how your school rates
under Title IX
The ACLU of Washington hailed the Washington Legislature's passage today of the "Fair Play in Community Sports" bill (SB 5967) to prohibit sex discrimination in public community sports programs. The ACLU-WA worked for its passage as part of a partnership with the Women's Sports Foundation to promote equal treatment for women and girls in sports.
More girls than ever are participating in school sports and community recreation leagues, but many girls' teams are still not getting the same benefits and opportunities as the boys' teams. Do you have a story to share about unequal treatment at school or in a private community sports league? We would love to hear from you! E-mail us your story here
Visit the Women's Sports Foundation's "V is for Victory" home page
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