When Congress enacted Title IX 50 years ago, there was virtually no debate over who qualified as a female athlete. How times have changed.
The landmark anti-discrimination law marks its 50th anniversary Thursday caught in a legal and political tug-of-war over the future of scholastic sports as transgender athletes increasingly apply to compete in the girls’ and women’s arena. The dilemma: Does progress on transgender rights threaten five decades of gains for female sports?
“Title IX has promised women so much: A fair chance to compete, opportunities to excel at college, and skills that apply to all areas of life,” said Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer.