The unintended consequences of Title IX
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According to a recent NYT article, Title IX had an amazing impact on the number of girls and women who play sports. Title IX was passed in 1972, a bill that eliminated the exclusion of women in any federally funded educational activity. Though it's effect was wide-reaching, it's probably best known for opening up the playing field, literally, to women.In pre-Title IX 1972, about 300,000 girls played high school sports. Today, that number has blossomed to three million. Likewise, the number of female college athletes has grown to 205,000 from 30,000 in 1972.
Girls have more opportunity than ever to participate in sports. Sports keep kids active, help them maintain their weight, give them a social outlet -- so some would call that a blessing. But while understanding that sports play an important role for many teen and young adult women, some sports experts are also calling the change that Title IX has brought somewhat of a curse.
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