With Title IX passing on June 23, 1972, it gave women across America hope and courage for them to play competitively on elite teams. Today, many parents of the Summit High girl's rugby team, agree that Title IX "started creating opportunities where we played sports when we were kids." Because these parents did not have the same opportunities as their daughters, that are now playing for the rugby team, a sport were no pads are worn, making tackles and runs that would make the football team jealous, and running full speed at another player, has them in awe because they did not have those opportunities until after Title IX was passed. Mothers admire their daughters for having to rise above the male counterparts and see that "strong is the new sexy." Title IX is a perfect example of social change and challenging women to expand their opportunities and horizons. Women playing sports competitively today has become a cultural norm but as a whole, I believe, that we women still need to fight for equality and devote attention to women's equality in all aspects. With that being said, there will be more change and future generations, male dominated, will learn to see and respect women as athletes. I believe, and just how many other women and mother's of female athletes believe, that "strong is the new sexy" and how it can now be used as a metaphor for women to believe in their physical abilities.
www.summitdaily.com/article/20121110/SPORTS/121109775
Briana S Chopin
"Sports and Society Digital Journals"
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