Even 35 years after the passage of Title IX, a federal law granting girls and women in high schools and colleges the right to equal opportunity in sports, female athletes across the nation are placed at a disadvantage in comparison to their male counterparts. The more you know about the rights of girls and women in sports, the more you will be able to improve athletic opportunities for them.
This guide is aimed at helping individuals involved with sports ensure that all female athletes receive equal opportunities in high school and college athletics. Read explanations of Title IX’s rules and regulations and assess the level of gender equity in sports within your school’s athletic programs.
Is your school treating female athletes fairly? Not sure? Follow these steps and find out if your school or college complies with Title IX rules. If it isn’t up to par, this practical plan will help your reach your goal of gender equality.
Everyone wants to get into the game, but not all community programs are open to female athletes or athletes with disabilities. Do you want to improve your community recreational program’s treatment of all girls and women athletes regardless of ability or gender? Follow these action steps to ensure that your community recreational program is meeting gender and disability equity standards in its sports and physical activity programs.
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