Unsurprisingly, this expectation was met with scepticism and resistance by women who had adjusted to their new roles in society during the war. This resistance can be seen by the formation of political groups like the National Organization for Women (NOW). NOW led the social and political push for fair treatment.iii Empowerment came from responsibility – women had been expected to do jobs that previously were restricted from them, and had done so successfully. With employment came the same benefits as before the Great Depression: money and increased leisure time. Women were largely reluctant to leave these benefits behind. Maintaining these benefits became a primary lobbying goal of …show more content…
Title IX stipulates that no discrimination can take place “on the basis of gender... under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”vii Multiple measures and avenues for success and achievement were identified for Title IX, with sport quickly becoming a primary