Tag Archives: Girls

ALERT: ATHLETIC EQUITY REPORTING LAW UNDER ATTACK IN HARRISBURG!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by womenslawproject

Just last week, the first annual athletic gender equity reports were due from public secondary schools under a new state law that passed on June 30, 2012.  The Equity in Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure Act (or Act 82 Article XVI-C) requires … Continue reading →

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Title IX Advocates Await Release of New Athletic Gender Equity Reports

Posted on October 16, 2013 by womenslawproject

Attorneys from the Women’s Law Project announced that the first annual athletic gender equity reports from public high schools, junior highs and middle schools are due today under a new state law that passed on June 30, 2012. The Equity … Continue reading →

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The Wage Gap Starts in Childhood

Posted on August 19, 2013 by womenslawproject

Aly Mance, WLP Intern Parents do their best to be good role models for their children; and for generations, they have given their children chores to do in exchange for an allowance in order to teach them responsibility and work … Continue reading →

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Ms. Magazine Reports on the Women’s Law Project and Charlotte Murphy

Posted on July 6, 2012 by nditto

Molly Duerig, WLP Intern It’s been forty years since the passage of Title IX, a crucial piece of legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in federally-funded educational programs.  Although we’ve come a long way, cases continue to pop up that prove … Continue reading →

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Report Released on the 40th Anniversary of Title IX

Posted on June 19, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Intern As a member of The National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE), the Women’s Law Project is pleased to share NCWGE’s report celebrating Title IX’s 40th anniversary.  NCWGE is a non-profit made up of … Continue reading →

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ACLU Launches “Teach Kids, Not Stereotypes” Campaign

Posted on June 18, 2012 by nditto

Liz Weissert, WLP Intern In May 2012, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced the launch of their “Teach Kids, Not Stereotypes” Campaign. To initiate this campaign, the ACLU sent letters to various public school districts across the United States … Continue reading →

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New York Times Reports on Dating Violence in Young Teenagers

Posted on June 13, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Intern An article published last week in the New York Times addresses the problem of dating violence among young teenagers, including those who have not yet entered high school. According to a report by the Centers for … Continue reading →

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Female Stereotype Threat Hurts Women, Economy

Posted on June 7, 2012 by nditto

Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Wingfield, Former WLP Intern In an article for WeNews, Rosalind C. Barnett and Caryl Rivers demonstrate that girls still internalize stereotypes about female performance in math and science, making them less likely to pursue careers in those … Continue reading →

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Georgia Anti-Sex Trafficking Law a Step in the Right Direction

Posted on June 7, 2011 by womenslawproject

On July 1, a Georgia bill mandating more compassionate treatment of victims of sex trafficking and harsher punishments for perpetrators will officially become law.  The law will increase the penalty for sex trafficking to up to 20 years in prison … Continue reading →

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“If You Didn’t See the Ponytails, She Would Have Fit Right In:” Women and Sports

Posted on March 3, 2011 by womenslawproject

Recently the New York Times reported on the successes of female wrestlers in state competitions.  The article highlighted the recent Vermont State Champion in the 103 weight class, Rachel Hale. Hale defeated male competitors to become Vermont’s first female state … Continue reading →

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