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Ep #186: It’s a celebration: The 50th anniversary of Title IX

Ep #186: It’s a celebration: The 50th anniversary of Title IX

Published 3 years, 10 months ago
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX — the U.S. legislation which gave female athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports. So, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a celebration of the landmark law and its impact on women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will discuss what Title IX covers exactly, a few of the trailblazers who paved the way in women’s sports and what the next 50 years under Title IX might look like. Cue that confetti. 
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*Content warning: Today’s episode does include mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
 
Show notes:
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