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Title IX:
Gender Equity - Champion or Foe?

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a perfect example of well-intended legislation looking beyond the mark. There is no denying the pervasive impact that Title IX has had on gender equity in the United States. I believe that this impact has been extremely positive in regards to academics. However, I do not believe that this impact has been equally positive in regards to collegiate athletics. Although both men and women can be found in virtually all academic circles, such is not the case with athletics, particularly such sport...

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