Billie Jean King: The Battle of the Sexes and Title IX

by Kate Shoup

Overview

Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Billie Jean King changed attitudes toward women and sports with one gigantic victory, fought for equal tournament purses for female tennis players, and started a foundation that promoted athletic opportunities for women.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781502610539
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Game-Changing Athletes Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Opportunities Lacking 9

Chapter 2 Billie Jean Breaks Out 25

Chapter 3 An Offer King Could Refuse 49

Chapter 4 Expanding Her World 71

Chapter 5 The Legacy of Billie Jean King 89

Glossary 102

Selected Bibliography 105

Further Information 108

Index 110