sex discrimination in education

A biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.

Discusses ways for girls to get the most out of school including being treated fairly, learning as much as possible, and developing self-esteem.

Examines how schools at every level fail girls and offers a solution to what must be done to serve children better.

Gillian Adams investigates attacks on the Feminist Union at the university where she teaches.

Examines women in the work force in the United States, with an emphasis on sex discrimination and related problems.

Cynthia Pemberton chronicles her struggle to obtain equality for women in sports at Linfield College after she was hired as the as assistant athletic director for women's sports in 1989.

Traces the effects Title IX of the Education Amendments, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in American schools and sports, has had on college and high school sports throughout the country.

Explores the differences in the education and encouragement that boys and girls receive, and discusses alternatives such as single sex classrooms and schools.