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Playing Nice And Losing: The Struggle For Control Of Women'S Intercollegiate Athletics, 19602000 (Sports And Entertainment),Used
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For Nearly A Century, Women Physical Educators Kept An Ironfist Control Of Women'S Intercollegiate Athletics Within The 'Sexseparate' Spheres Of College Campuses And Under An Educational Model Of Competition. According To The Author, Ying Wushanley, That Control Began To Loosen Significantly When Congress Passed Title Ix Of The Education Amendments In 1972. Title Ix Meant Greater Opportunities For Women In Educational Activities, Including Intercollegiate Athletics. Ten Years After The Passage Of The Law, However, Women Not Only Gave Up Their Educational Model But Also Lost Their Power And Control Of Women'S Intercollegiate Athletics. Playing Nice And Losing Looks Into The Evolution Of Women'S Intercollegiate Athletics From A Historical Perspective And Examines The Demise Of The Association For Intercollegiate Athletics For Women (Aiaw). Five Major Themes Emerge: The Movement From Protectionism To Sexseparation Of Women'S College Sports; The Ascendance Of Women'S Sports As A Result Of The Cold War And Power Struggle Within U. S. Amateur Sports; The Challenge To The Sexseparatist Philosophy; The Ncaa Takeover And Bankruptcy Of The Aiaw; And The Defeat Of The Aiaw As A Defender Of Theseparate But Equaldoctrine. With Title Ix And Formerly Men'S Organizations Entering The Governance Of Women'S Intercollegiate Athletics, Sustaining The Sexseparatist Aiaw Became Untenable In American Society.
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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book contains two hundred forty-four pages. It provides an in-depth analysis of women's intercollegiate athletics.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures six inches in length, nine inches in height, and is zero point nine one inches thick. These dimensions make it a standard hardcover size.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ying Wushanley. She explores the historical evolution of women's intercollegiate athletics from 1960 to 2000.
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- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Women in History. It addresses significant themes in women's sports history.
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- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes seventeen illustrations. These visuals complement the text and enhance understanding of the themes.
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- Q: How can I find more books like this one? A: You can search for other books in the Women in History category or by the same author, Ying Wushanley, for similar topics.