representation 1.(noun) the images, texts, or symbols used to communicate reality 2.(verb) the act...

representation

1. (noun) the images, texts, or symbols used to communicate reality

2. (verb) the act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone, as in law or government

social construction

the way social ideals, “rules,” norms, or values are created and made into tradition by humans

Democracy

our form of government in the United States led by the people

parity

equal numbers

Title IXa Federal law:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to

discrimination under any education program or activity receiving financial assistance.”

~~ significant opportunities for women in sports teams and programs at Universities ~~

Hilary Clinton

Served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State for President Barack Obama, through 2013

Served as U.S. Senator for New

York for 8 years (2001-2009

2008 leading candidate for Democratic presidency

nomination

Nancy PelosiFirst female Speaker of the House for the U.S. House of Representatives (2007-2011)

current Democratic Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, highest ranking female elected politician in American history

Sarah PalinServed as 9th governor of Alaska, 2006-2009

2008 Vice-Presidential election candidate to John McCain, Presidential candidate

Condoleezza Rice66th American Secretary of State (served under George W. Bush, 2001-2005)

Second African-American Secretary of StateSecond woman Secretary of State