Sex Segregation in Sports: Why Separate Is Not Equal
Why Separate Is Not Equal
Nonfiction, Sports, Reference
| Author: | Adrienne N. Milner, Jomills Henry Braddock II | ISBN: | 9781440838118 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | February 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
| Author: | Adrienne N. Milner, Jomills Henry Braddock II |
| ISBN: | 9781440838118 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | February 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Praeger |
| Language: | English |
Why isn't segregation based on sex illegal in sports just as race segregation is? This book examines the controversial issue, arguing that "separate but equal" is neither achievable nor constitutional.
• Features both current and historical events to support the argument for sex integration in sports
• Examines how sex and race are social constructions and considers their connected plights
• Presents both legal and social arguments for the elimination of sports-related sex segregation
• Challenges legal, biological, and social arguments against sex integration
• Analyzes the legal nuances of Title IX legislation and Brown vs. Board of Education and compares the two cases
Why isn't segregation based on sex illegal in sports just as race segregation is? This book examines the controversial issue, arguing that "separate but equal" is neither achievable nor constitutional.
• Features both current and historical events to support the argument for sex integration in sports
• Examines how sex and race are social constructions and considers their connected plights
• Presents both legal and social arguments for the elimination of sports-related sex segregation
• Challenges legal, biological, and social arguments against sex integration
• Analyzes the legal nuances of Title IX legislation and Brown vs. Board of Education and compares the two cases
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