40-Year-Old US Law Still Provides Opportunities for Girls
329 views · Published 14 March 2012 · 2:54 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2012 · News & Politics
The United States is marking the 40th anniversary of a law that requires schools using federal funds to provide male and female students with equal opportunities in sports and other programs. Supporters say Title IX has dramatically increased the number of female athletes in the country, but critics say that has come at a cost -- reducing opportunities for young men to compete at the highest level of collegiate sports. VOA's Michael Lipin reports.
