Title IX — The Heights

50 Years of Title IX

On June 23, 1972, Congress passed the Educational Amendments of 1972, which included Title IX. In just 37 words, Title IX prohibited sex-based discrimination within all educational programs and activites receiving federal funding.

Since 1972, Title IX has experienced drastic changes in implementation and interpretation, sparking years of debate and controversy. In honor of the 50th anniversary of its passage, The Heights compiled several stories, covering various aspects of the law’s historical and cultural significance.

From its vast history to its current controversies, here is a look into Title IX over the past 50 years.

Top Story

“Frustrating, draining, and frankly horrible”: How Title IX Policy in the White House Shaped Universities’ Reponses to Sexual Assault

“The process is so frustrating, it's so draining and frankly it’s horrible,” they said. “...it's so overwhelming because you have some people tell you, ‘yes, report, speak up’… and then other people telling you, ‘yeah, this is gonna take like months or years potentially to get anywhere with it.’”

Sports

Katie Crowley, A Lifelong Winner, Honors Title IX, But Still Sees Room For Improvement

BC women's hockey head coach Katie Crowley has seen Title IX evolve throughout her playing and coaching careers. While she honors Title IX, she still sees room for improvement.

Column

BC Lacrosse’s Consistent Success Pushes Women’s Sports in the Right Direction

Largely due to the contributions of Charlotte North and Acacia Walker-Weinstein, BC lacrosse has helped increase the visibility of women's sports as a whole.

Features

Trials and Transformation: The 50-Year History of Title IX

Title IX—passed on June 23, 1972—prohibits discrimination based on sex within educational programs or activities that receive federal funding in a mere 37 words: “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.”

“Frustrating, draining, and frankly horrible”: How Title IX Policy in the White House Shaped Universities’ Reponses to Sexual Assault

Katie Crowley, A Lifelong Winner, Honors Title IX, But Still Sees Room For Improvement

BC Lacrosse’s Consistent Success Pushes Women’s Sports in the Right Direction

Trials and Transformation: The 50-Year History of Title IX

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