Speakers: Kate Orazem, Women in Politics Archivist, Iowa Women's Archives
Anna Holland, Associate Curator, Iowa Women's Archives
The recent 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation outlawing sex discrimination in education, prompted widespread reflection on its implications and impact. In this session, Iowa Women’s Archives staff Anna Holland and Kate Orazem will interweave the history of Title IX with the life and career of Christine Grant, a national advocate for equity in sports and the first and only director of women’s athletics at the University of Iowa. Presenters and participants will reflect together on the resonances and ramifications of Title IX in our world today, considering questions like: what is the future of Title IX? What is the role of sports in society? And what does it really mean to be equal?
