CVMM Celebrates 50 Years of Title IX and its Promotion of Women Leadership
CVMM celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, by recognizing its impact on CVMM! Title IX was passed in 1972 and is only 39 words long, reading “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” One of the largest effects of Title IX has been the increased opportunities for girls and women to participate in athletic programs at the high school and college level. Research shows that women and girls who … Read more