Title IX and Retaliation: The Impact of Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education on Higher Education

In Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education 544 U.S. 167 (2005), the court ruled that retaliating against a person who complained about gender discrimination against others creates a private right of action and is intentional discrimination based on sex under Title IX.

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Using Melear (2006) and the overview provided above, what was the primary holding (decision) from that case? What is the significance of that decision on education today? What is the significance of that decision in your current professional role?