Are women of color receiving their fair share of the opportunities in intercollegiate athletics? Since the passage of Title IX, female college athletes of color have experienced a dramatic increase in NCAA sports participation opportunities. For female athletes of color, there was a 955% increase in participation opportunities between 1971 and 2000. The Women's Sports Foundation compiled NCAA data on athletic participation and graduation rates by gender and race, as well as United States Census Bureau statistics in order to evaluate participation of athletes of color.
Former CEO Donna Lopiano outlines the multiple barriers faced by African-American girls and women today and offers an agenda for change.
Don Sabo, Ph.D., reports the findings of a study examining the educational effects of sport participation in Mexican-American females.
How do elite female Muslim athletes compete in athletics when their culture mandates women to where headscarves and full-length dresses? The answer: create a female-exclusive environment in which to play. Discover the truth about Muslim traditions, women and sport.
Urban girls have fewer athletic opportunities and have limited access to sports facilities and equipment. Learn more about these barriers and how to help young urban women become more active in sports.
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