Title IX 50th anniversary: How one law changed women’s sports forever

In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside a new education legislation would reshape women’s sports forever. A half century later, it’s time to reflect on how far the quest for equality has come—and where it still has to go.

In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside a new education legislation would have such a profound impact. A half century later, it’s time to reflect on how far the quest for equality has come—and where it still has to go.