What led to increases in women's participation in college and high school sports in the 1970s?

1 Answer
Jun 3, 2016

The passing of the Title IX education amendment in 1972.

Explanation:

The Title IX Amendment reads:

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 opened the door for equal (better) access to female athletes in the realm of competition through high school and collegiate sports.