Serena,Simone,and Semenya: After 50 Years,the Past,Present,and Future of Title IX

Abstract

This article reviews the origins and amendments to Title IX, its effects on girls and women in sports and beyond, as well as men and male sports in the United States. It goes on to explore current issues facing the law including intersex, nonbinary, and transgender athletes as well as recent regulatory attempts to balance fairness and inclusiveness in the legislation such as its effect on women of color, and equal pay in professional sports.

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gender sports Title IX transgender intersex race

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