1. At the time her viewpoint was written, Elizabeth Arens was a college student and a member of her school’s squash team. Lynette Labinger was the lawyer who represented women athletes at Brown University in a key Title IX lawsuit. Do you think their arguments are weakened or supported by their respective positions? Why or why not?
2. Steve Sailer and Stephen Seiler argue that one reason why women’s athletic performances have peaked is sexism in African society. Mariah Burton Nelson contends that the performance of female American athletes will continue to improve as opportunities increase. Do you think that women’s athletic talents will improve in the future? How great an impact do you think society has on women’s chances of succeeding in sports? Explain your answers.