Reaching a Resolution: The Equity of Title IX

Is it possible for men to be discriminated against? Does it really happen? What is gender equity? How equal are we? Many men and women alike love sports, and to discriminate against a certain sex by not providing them with the opportunity to participate in the sport(s) that they are interested in is wrong. Title IX is a law that was originally intended to eliminate discrimination based on sex and to allow equal opportunity for both sexes to participate in educational programs. The law itself states: “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.” (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act) This law has done wonderful things in the promotion of women’s sports and is a great law in its original intent; however, the enforcement of this law has terribly perverted its spirit. In order to enforce this law, certain civil action groups have persuaded law makers to adopt a test for discrimination based on proportionality rather than opportunity and interest

Proportionality is a gender quota system that has lead to the discrimination of men instead of supporting the advancement of opportunity of both sexes in education and sport. By taking student interest surveys and by practicing better budgeting, some of this discrimination can be avoided. And for those who still doubt that this is really happening and think that this issue is just a bunch of sexist males whining and complaining, think about this: Woman today can play just about any sport they want to, opportunity has been afforded them, but for the 5’8” 130lbs male, with the elimination of sports like wrestling and gymnastics, what can he do? Where is his opportunity?

Some topics in this essay:
Title IX, Gender Equity, IX Instead, Rights Act, Court Appeals, Opportunity Athletics, title ix, North Dakota, Playing Field”, Education Amendments, male athletes, 55 percent, gender quota, student body, male students, Ms Gavora, gender quota system, discrimination based, quota system, opportunity participate, female athletes, univ north dakota, 55 percent female, proportionality gender quota,