1. 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

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

3. Democracy our form of government in the United States led by the people

4. parity equal numbers

5. Title IX a 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 ~~

6. 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

7. Nancy Pelosi First 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

8. Sarah Palin Served as 9 th governor of Alaska, 2006-2009 2008 Vice-Presidential election candidate to John McCain, Presidential candidate

9. Condoleezza Rice 66 th American Secretary of State (served under George W. Bush, 2001- 2005) Second African-American Secretary of State Second woman Secretary of State