Critics to Title IX consistently blame the law for the demise of men's sports. Each year, colleges and universities across the country eliminate some men's sports without detailing the rea
l reasons associated with the decision
or by blaming Title IX. NCAA president Myles Brand
sets the record straight and shares his opinion
about cuts to sports programs in light of the financial crisis.
Though females comprise 57% of the college student population, females are receiving only 42% of all college athletic participation opportunities. Furthermore, female college athletes receive 45% of college athletic scholarship dollars, which is $155 million less in scholarships, than male college athletes.
Read more statistics on high school participation rates, collegiate participation rates and NCAA sports budget data from 2008.
Contrary to common belief, Title IX has not caused the cutting of men’s Olympic Sports such as swimming, gymnastics and wrestling programs. The real culprit is the Division I football and basketball "Arms Race"…
Has Title IX caused a decrease in participation opportunities for men? Is Title IX still needed? Should football be exempt from Title IX’s coverage? Are surveys an effective means of assessing compliance? Read on for answers to these questions and more than 50 others regarding the most frequently encountered issues surrounding Title IX.
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