Title IX turns 40 tomorrow

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June 22, 2012

Title IX turns 40 tomorrow

"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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The Women's Sports Foundation has more information about this landmark law and its historic and current impact on girls and women in sport.

And here are some of the recent news articles on Title IX:

Title IX in today's high schools

Billie Jean King reflects on Title IX progress and role of a parent

In urban areas, girls face obstacles 40 years after Title IX

Happy 40th Anniversary Title IX: From Girls' Sports to Women's Wages

Posted at 10:00 AM in Articles on Youth Sports | Permalink

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June 22, 2012