March 30, 2005

In Michigan, Girls Compete Off-Season So That The Boys Do Not Have To Share Space/Equipment With Them.

OMG! Happy dance, happy dance!!!!!

The Supreme Court expanded the scope of a landmark gender equity law, ruling Tuesday that it shields whistleblowers who accuse academic institutions of discrimination based on sex.

The 5-4 decision in favor of Alabama high school girls basketball coach Roderick Jackson is a victory for women's advocates who say the legal protection will prompt reports of bias that would otherwise go unsaid or unheeded.

Now, if we can just get our girls here some equality in sports, I'd be even happier.

Posted by Liz at March 30, 2005 6:16 PM
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All sports should go co-ed. Then there'd be true equality. There may be a WNBA, and the best of that league can assuredly outplay the mediocre in the men's league, but until they are allowed to play head to head, there will be no real respect for women athletes.

Posted by: Wolfger at April 27, 2005 7:08 AM