In 1972, Congress Passed Title IX, Which

question 96

Multiple Choice

In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, which:

• A) was passed over President Nixon's veto.
• B) banned racial discrimination in higher education.
• C) banned gender discrimination in higher education.
• D) banned gender discrimination in the workplace.
• E) guaranteed women equal access to pay.

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