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How Title IX Rewrote the Rules of Women's College Sports — and Where Equity Still Falls Short

Title IX revolutionized women's college sports by banning sex discrimination, leading to a 450% increase in participation since 1972. Despite these gains, persistent disparities in funding, facilities, and enforcement continue to challenge full equity.

Yara Haddad·October 25, 2026