The quote below is part of Title IX of the Education Amendments, passed by Congress in 1972:
"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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
What effect did passage of this act have on American society?
A) It spurred a new increase in the birth rate.
B) It brought an end to the Civil Rights movement
C) It helped women earn equal pay for equal work
D) It increased college athletic opportunities for wome

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The quote below is part of Title IX of the Education Amendments, passed by Congress in 1972:
"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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
What effect did passage of this act have on American society?
A) It spurred a new increase in the birth rate.
B) It brought an end to the Civil Rights movement
C) It helped women earn equal pay for equal work
D) It increased college athletic opportunities for wome

anonymous · Answer

@hari5719 @Jumperman

dangerousjesse · Answer

Women's basketball, volleyball, track, softball, etc. in college and Olympic competition and girls sports in high school and lower virtually did not exist before Title IX. It is one of the most significant events in sports in the 20th century. Therefore, D is your answer.

anonymous · Answer

@DangerousJesse  Can you help me with a few more I'm stuck on?

dangerousjesse · Answer

Definitely, let me know when you need help.