Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, is the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs or activities at schools and colleges that receive federal funds. Title nine provides for equal athletic opportunities for women in athletics, however, getting people to accept title nine is more difficult. If revenues don't increase then people must be willing to make sacrifices in order to promote equality. Many programs simply refuse to make the necessary sacrifices. The NCAA and its athletic conferences are refusing to legislate lower costs and a lower standard of living for men's sports in order to free up money for new women's teams. Men's revenue sports are issuing threats regarding their own collapse if their budgets are reduced in any way.
             There are huge issues concerning this inflexibly. Cutting back on a major national sport such as football, or basketball will in no way cause that sport to collapse. And more importantly there can never be an economic justification for discrimination. There is no way that professional sport teams can say that they should be allowed to discriminate against women because they don't feel like receiving an insignificantly smaller salary. Women should be given the same chances as men, and athletic administrations should not be able to hide behind the fact that cutting back would be inconvenient.
             Providing for the equal opportunities of women can be achieved by raising new revenues. However, it is essential that there be a positive association with this fundraising. Adding a few dollars to ticket prices is one of the few ways to raise money so women will have equal opportunities. Reducing extra expenses on the most costly men's sports and using the savings to expand opportunities and treatment for women. There are many expenses in the budgets of well-funded sports, which can be eliminated without having a negative impact on competitiveness or the quality o
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