It’s time to stop Chasing Equity…

The time for equity is now.

What is The Equity Project®?

The Equity Project, powered by WSF, is a movement of individuals and organizations that aims to impact participation, policy, representation and leadership in sports in sustainable and measurable ways. The vision is clear: inspire the nation and create meaningful change so that all girls and women have equitable access to physical activity and sport, to help unlock limitless possibilities in their lives.

Why now?

Nearly 50 years ago, Title IX opened the doors for sports participation. Today, women and girls still lag behind in access, leadership and coaching opportunities, pay and media coverage. As we look ahead to the next 50 years, there is a groundswell of support for gender equity. With collective action, we can harness this momentum into lasting impact.

You should join The Equity Project

  • If you believe in the power of sports
  • If you believe in the importance of female role models
  • If you believe in equal pay for equal play
  • If you want to be a part of a movement to create change

 

Signature Partner, TIAA

Founding Donor, Dr. Stevie Chepko

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Join us by taking the pledge.

I believe in the promise of sports for girls and women; I’m joining The Equity Project to ensure a future where we are no longer chasing equity, but living it fully.

By signing this pledge, you will be the first to know about The Equity Project news and WSF updates.

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If your organization is interested in joining #TheEquityProject and taking the pledge, please contact us at TheEquityProject@WomensSportsFoundation.org.

Key Areas of Impact

Girls’ Sports: Access and Opportunity
40%
40% of teen girls do not participate in sport compared to 25% of teen boys. (Zarrett, N., Veliz, P., & Sabo, D. 2018)
Title IX: Awareness, Education, and Compliance
90%
Nearly 90% of colleges do not offer athletic opportunities to female athletes proportional to their enrollment. (U.S. Department of Education, 2019)
Mental and Physical Health and Safety
48%
48% of female collegiate athletes report having had symptoms of depression or anxiety. (Brown, Hainline, Kroshus, and Wilfert, 2004)
Leadership, Pay Equity and Workplace Bias
24%
24% of all head coaches at the college level are women. (NCAA, 2019a)
Media Coverage
3.2%
3.2% of sports media coverage is devoted to women’s sports. (Cooky, Messner, and Musto, 2015)
Take a look at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s “Chasing Equity” research report to learn more.

Staurowsky, E. J., Watanabe, N., Cooper, J., Cooky, C., Lough, N., Paule-Koba, A., Pharr, Williams, S., Cummings, S., Issokson-Silver, K., & Snyder, M. (2020). Chasing Equity: The Triumphs, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sports for Girls and Women. New York, NY: Women’s Sports Foundation. All full citations can be found in this research rep

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As WSF wraps up our 50th anniversary, we thank you for being part of the movement Billie Jean started—protecting Title IX, expanding access for girls and women in sports, and investing over $100 million to break down barriers.

With your support, we can create a future where all girls and women can play. When they do, they lead—and we all win. Don’t wait until December 31st—make your gift today.

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