09/30/2010

We always knew sports were important

And now there's proof.   A new study shows hard evidence that parity in sports since Title IX has had a direct impact on women's health, education, and employment.  "Sports helps people do better in life," --women and men--as reported in this New York Times article.    

The Women's Fund is proud to support sports as a social change strategy through our grant partner, IOU Sports.  

 

 

Sep 30, 2010 2:16:03 PM

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