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You have the right to play sports and to be the best athlete you can be. But today, your rights may be in jeopardy. Here’s what you can do. Use our Title IX library to learn about the law and to educate others. Use ouronline assessment tool to see if your school is in compliance with the law. Write your legislators and ask them to support Title IX. We’ve created Geena Takes Aim to teach you all about your rights in sport and--if you’re not being treated fairly--to lead you along the best path to create positive change. Dream big, set goals and don’t let anyone stand in your way of being the best athlete you can be!

-GEENA DAVIS

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Steps to Assessing and Getting Gender and Disability Equity in Community Recreational Sports
Steps to Assessing and Getting Gender Equity in School Sports
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You will not believe it!
Antiquated stereotypes...denied opportunities...sexual harassment... Read on to learn some of the 'unbelievable' cases of discrimination against women and girls in sports.
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 PLAYING FAIR: Title IX in High School & College Sports

You've probably heard a lot of reasons why girls' and women's athletics don't get the same attention, money, equipment and facilities as sports played by boys and men. But do these reasons make sense? Are they fair? And is this unequal treatment even legal? In many cases the answer is "no" and it's important to understand why.

This guide gives the history of Title IX and explains the rules and regulations of the law. Knowing what's allowed is the first step toward getting equal opportunities that you may have been denied.

  • A college builds a new gym with fancy locker rooms for the men's football and basketball teams. Over at the old gym, all the women's teams jointly share the facilities, including the small, poorly furnished locker rooms. Is this a violation of Title IX?
     No, it depends on how many athletes are using the facilities.20.2%
     Yes, equivalent facilities must be provided for both programs.79.8%
    2782 respondents
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    Does their coverage of girls and womens' sports add up?
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