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TITLE IX TIMELINE
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 stated that both genders had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
1884
In 1884, women participated in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships for the very first time, with a field of 13 players. England’s 19-year-old tennis sensation, Maud Watson, beat her sister, Lilian, in the championship by winning all three sets.
1920
In 1920, women gained the right to vote in the United States under the 19th amendment. This amendment did not give voting rights to all women; it was not until years later that African American, immigrant, and Native American women (and men), obtained the right to vote.
1946
In 1946, the United Nations (UN) established the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The commission put greater emphasis on gender equality and women’s empowerment within the UN’s mandate.
1972
In 1972, Title IX was signed into law by U.S. President Richard Nixon. The amendment states that “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.” It thus had implications for providing access to sports opportunities as part of the education experience.
1991
In 1991, the IOC decided that any new sport added to the Olympics must include women’s events.
2012
In 2012, the IOC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UN Women to empower women through sport.