Title IX and the Protection of Pregnant and Parenting College Students: Realities and Challenges

This book explores the discrepancies between Title IX protections, college communication, and student experiences for pregnant and parenting students. It advocates for comprehensive support and effective communication to protect these students. The book provides insights into pregnancy and parenting realities in college, discusses Title IX compliance, and showcases examples of different compliance landscapes through mixed-methods research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the disparities between the protections offered by Title IX to pregnant and parenting students, the messages conveyed by colleges, and the actual experiences of these students on campus. The authors argue that to effectively safeguard pregnant and parenting students, schools must provide comprehensive support that is effectively communicated to the entire campus community, including students who are parenting, pregnant, or may become pregnant.

The first part of the book offers a vivid portrayal of the realities of pregnancy and parenting in college. The chapters shed light on relevant Title IX applications, population demographics, the prevalence of unplanned pregnancies in college, and the physical and mental health challenges faced by these students. The authors then delve into the legal requirements of Title IX compliance and why it often becomes an afterthought.

In the second half of the book, the authors employ a mixed-methods research approach to explore the compliance landscapes of three schools in the southeast: a large state school, a mid-size private university, and a small private college. Through eye-opening interviews with pregnant and parenting students, interdisciplinary research, and practical proposals for multifaceted support and communication on college campuses, this volume engages students, scholars, and activists with a keen interest in higher education administration, educational policy, reproductive health, bioethics, gender studies, and rhetoric.

By examining these gaps and offering insights into the experiences of pregnant and parenting students, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about equity and inclusivity in higher education. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, administrators, policymakers, and advocates working to create supportive environments for all students, regardless of their reproductive status.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367758240