It mines the field of social network theory and uses concepts from social movement theory to highlight issues that undergirded the struggle to open up the system for women and show how activists were able to achieve their goals.
Eileen H. Tamura is Professor Emerita in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii, Mānoa, USA.
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“Eileen Tamura‘s We Too! Gender Equity in Education and the Road to Title IX provides a well researched and detailed investigation into the historical context behind the push for passage of this legislation. More importantly, the book offers a detailed explication of the specific actions taken by women‘s groups and legislators to achieve this victory for equal opportunity for women in education. … Tamura fills a historiographical gap … .” (Jennifer K Kerns, Oregon Historical Quarterly, Vol. 125 (1), 2024)
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Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Viewing the Literature.- Chapter 3. Women in Action, 1930s–1970s.- Chapter 4. Reaching for Equality in Women’s Employment.- Chapter 5. The Legal Opening Wedge to Title IX: EO 11246-11375.- Chapter 6. Legislating Title IX.- Chapter 7. Backlash to Title IX.- Chapter 8. Conclusion.