It was 1996, a year to rememeber in history. It was one of the greatest years for female athletes, where they dominated both events and worldwide recognition in the Olympics. It happened to be one of the first years where women were fully benefitted from Title IX. This stated, "no person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid (Kemp)." Although females have had such a recent success, they are the first to be torn apart and picked on by politicians and those who want to cut down funds. Fighting against the reactions of critics, women are emerging in athletics, both as athletes and coaches. The professional women's basketball team is surging through society, fighting for recognition and equality. For once, female athletes will be heard. Because of Title IX, anybody is able to participate in sporting events. I mean, afterall, we are equal.
Women's Sports Progress Under Title IX; Women's Basketball Goes Pro. October 1996. National Times. October 1, 2007 <http://bb.elmhurst.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_1876_1.>
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