inequity (noun) lack of fairness or justice

• Sample Sentence: A case from the early 1990s highlights the inequities of college funding for female sports.

• Turn and Talk: Why should boys care about inequities that affect girls? Explain.

resources (noun) supplies of money or helpful items

• Sample Sentence: The university wanted to focus its resources or funding on men’s football.

• Turn and Talk: Would you rather see more resources go toward school sports or arts programs? Explain.

adequate (adjective) as much as necessary; sufficient

• Sample Sentence: Some people think that Title IX led to better, or more adequate, representation of women in colleges.

• Turn and Talk: What is an adequate amount of time for you to complete your homework?

illustrate (verb) to show or demonstrate

• Sample Sentence: These examples illustrate the importance of giving men and women the same opportunities.

• Turn and Talk: Can you think of a story from your life that illustrates how hard work paid off for you?

disproportionate (adjective) too large or too small in comparison with something else; unequal

• Sample Sentence: Some schools have disproportionate representation of boys or girls on their sports teams.

• Turn and Talk: How many hours per week do you consider a disproportionate amount of time watching TV?