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Title IX is a 1972 amendment that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. It transformed women's participation in sports and education, challenging gender stereotypes and promoting equality. Learn about its history, impact, and significance in advancing women's rights in education.
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What is Title IX? Title IX is an amendment of 1972 that: “prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity at any educational institution that is a recipient of federal funds.”
Brief History Before Title IX • Before Title IX: There was only dancing and cheerleading for girls • Collegiate women’s sports received 2% of athletic budgets • Schools and Universities had separate entrances for males and females • Women were classified as spectators not participants • Women were seen as morally inferior to men
Why was it implemented? To increase the number of women who participate in women’s sports