40 Years After Title IX, Women Still Lag in Tech Fields

Legendary tennis pro Billie Jean King showed up at the White House on Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of Title IX. So did astronaut Mae Jemison. You thought Title IX — the federal legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in all educational programs that receive federal financial aid — was about sports, didn't you? Contrary to popular belief, athletics is not mentioned in the landmark legislation enacted 40 years ago Saturday.