Title IX, which became law 40 years ago, bans sex discrimination from educational programs and activities. Vocational courses that had barred girls — such as auto mechanics and carpentry — became available to everyone. But it's still hard to find girls willing to sign up for those classes.
http://www.npr.org/2012/06/23/155595756/what-title-ix-didnt-change-stigma-about-shop-class
