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Title IX: Effects and Alternatives How has Title IX changed university life and college athletics in the United States? Well, as stated earlier, legislation was passed with the purpose of ending sexual discrimination, whether it is academically or athletically. Title IX clearly states, “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or …

…which is growing on every level and routinely sells out its national championships, with women's crew, which has virtually no constituency.” Both men and women do deserve the right to participate in collegiate athletics, but not at the expense of one another. Reformation of Title IX must occur before a powerful American Olympic sport, such as, wrestling or swimming, is affected so severely that interest is lost due to a lack of opportunity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**