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School stops female from officiating a boys game

I saw this clip this morning on Good Morning America.

St Mary's Academy in Topeka, a private Catholic School, wouldn't allow a female rep to work a boys game because putting a woman in position of authority over boys is contrary to their religious teachings.

In this clip, Michelle Campbell, the ref in question, doesn't seem too heartbroken about it. But it brings up an interesting topic.

QUESTION: Is it ok for this school to condone gender discrimination if it is a part of their religious beliefs?



In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.