Role of Title IX in Collegiate sports- Is It Truly Providing Gender Equity? <Tab/>According to Title IX, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance (Brand)." This amendment was created to prevent sexual discrimination in education programs that receive Federal financial …showed first 75 words of 1402 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1402 total…and boys. Title IX has provided a continual effort to attain educational equity and has benefited all students by moving forward creation of school environments where all students may learn and attain the highest standards (Title IX Facts). Overall the effects of Title IX have been very positive in equalizing the playing field for both men and women athletes. Hopefully, someday men and women will be considered equals in all aspects of life, including sports.