I have to say that I don't think that Matt's characterization of the article is accurate . . .
Here's the opening:
Suppose you’re the head of a school whose students belong to two ethnic groups, the Alphas and the Betas. The Alphas get better grades and are more likely to graduate. They dominate the school newspaper and yearbook, the band and the choir, the debate team and the drama club — virtually all extracurricular activities except for sports.
How much time would you spend worrying about the shortage of Alpha jocks?
Not much — unless, of course, the Alphas were women, the Betas were men, and you were being sued for not complying with Title IX. Then you would be desperately trying to end this outrageous discrimination.
He continues to discuss the fact that the numbers of women enrolling in college outpaces men as does women's academic performance in college.
Later there is discussion about the disparate demand for sports between men and women. He does not say women don't want sport or that it is not important . . . rather, then generally the demand by women is not as great.
There is discussion of how to determine the appropriate measure of compliance with Title IX.
I've been a huge proponent of Title IX. I also believe, however, that there is a place for legitimate debate as to how it should be applied. I also think that people should be open to considering how long remdial programs remain necessary to overcome past inequities.
Just saying that there is room for thoughtful debate.
I have to say that I don't think that Matt's characterization of the article is accurate . . .
Here's the opening:
Suppose you’re the head of a school whose students belong to two ethnic groups, the Alphas and the Betas. The Alphas get better grades and are more likely to graduate. They dominate the school newspaper and yearbook, the band and the choir, the debate team and the drama club — virtually all extracurricular activities except for sports.
How much time would you spend worrying about the shortage of Alpha jocks?
Not much — unless, of course, the Alphas were women, the Betas were men, and you were being sued for not complying with Title IX. Then you would be desperately trying to end this outrageous discrimination.
He continues to discuss the fact that the numbers of women enrolling in college outpaces men as does women's academic performance in college.
Later there is discussion about the disparate demand for sports between men and women. He does not say women don't want sport or that it is not important . . . rather, then generally the demand by women is not as great.
There is discussion of how to determine the appropriate measure of compliance with Title IX.
I've been a huge proponent of Title IX. I also believe, however, that there is a place for legitimate debate as to how it should be applied. I also think that people should be open to considering how long remdial programs remain necessary to overcome past inequities.
Just saying that there is room for thoughtful debate.
