Title IX: The Journey Continues

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By 2005, women students comprised almost 3 of 5 college undergraduates.

Source: Ms. Magazine Fall 2007 issue

Due primarily to Title IX, there was a dramatic increase from approximately 1,200 women law school enrollees in 1950 to 62,000-plus women students in 2000.

Source: www.wisbar.org

During retirement women's median annual social security benefits reach only 70% of men's benefits.

70%

Source: Institute for Women's Policy Research

Edith Cummings was the first woman athlete to appear the cover of Time magazine, a major step in women's athletic history.

Source: wikipedia

For 2006-2007, women represent 20% of law school deans. They are 36% of all full-time faculty and 27% of full-time tenured faculty.

20%

Source: American Bar Association

Half of all girls who participate in some kind of sport experience higher than average levels of self-esteem and less depression.

Source: Ms. Foundation for Women