Title IX

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This paper discusses the impact of Title IX on college sports. The paper discusses the effects of activists using Title IX empowerment to advocate for women's sports teams and how and why conservatives resisted their efforts. It shows the development of the concept of women's sports teams and how participation opportunities for both male and female athletes have significantly increased since the passage of Title IX into law during the Nixon Administration.

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"In conclusion, Title IX was signed into law by President Nixon on June 23, 1972 and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity, within an institution receiving any type of Federal financial assistance. Because of the broad nature of Title IX legal language and the attitudes of some conservatives about the role of women in society, Title IX has been controversial. But since it became law it has enabled millions of women to participate in college sports, and that benefit far outweighs any relatively minor impact on men's teams or university budgets."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Riley, Richard. (1997). "Achieving Success under Title IX." Online. Available: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TitleIX/part5.html. 27 October 2006.
• "Landmark Title IX Cases in History." UI. University of Iowa. Online. Available: http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/ge/historyRE.html. 27 October 2006.

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