Celebrating Title IX’s 52nd anniversary and global impact, creating an intergenerational community of women
who have benefitted from this landmark legislation’s sports provisions. This multimedia storytelling
and research project champions the fearless superheroes who are standing up to convention in their
use of sport as a tool for social change on the field, in communities, across media and the world.
“A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
Champions keep playing until they get it right.”
TITLE IX TIMELINE
Learn about the power of education, mentorship, and media, to equip women with new skills, resources, and
networks so that they can continue advocating for their own Title IX gender equality moments.
1848
In 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention convened in New York; it was the first women's rights convention. Participants signed the Declaration of Sentiments, which outlined gender inequality and advocated for an expansion of women's legal rights and civic engagement.
1884
In 1884, women participated in the Wimbledon Tennis Championship for the very first time. The development of the Ladies’ Singles competition marked an expansion of women’s sports on the international level.
1920
On August 18th, 1920, women gained the right to vote in the United States under the 19th amendment.
1946
In 1946, the United Nations (UN) established the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The establishment of the CSW emphasized women’s empowerment within matters outlined in the Commission on Human Rights.
1972
In June of 1972, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 was signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon. Although the legislation had implications in athletics, the influence of Title IX extended to schools, local and state educational agencies, and all Department funded institutions, as they were required by law to carry out functions in a nondiscriminatory manner.
1991
In 1991, the IOC decided that any new sport added to the Olympics must include women’s events.
2014
In 2014, the Brighton Declaration became the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration on Women and Sport, which outlined 10 principles designed to promote gender equity in sport.
