In June 1972, the U.S. Congress passed the massive gender equality law Title IX, which 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.
This principle extends to collegiate athletics. As a result, the popularity in women’s sports has increased after attendance, sponsorships and media coverage exploded. Despite these promotions, the state of women’s sports still leaves a lot to be desired. The most prevalent example must be pay in professional sports.