Quote by Billie Jean King

Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women's sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage of Title 9 for girls to finally get athletic scholarships.

Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of wom

Summary

This quote highlights the relatively recent emergence of organized women's sports in the United States. It recognizes that women's sports, as an institutionalized sector, is still at a nascent stage compared to men's sports. The reference to Title 9, which was passed by the US Congress in 1972, emphasizes a milestone in providing equal opportunities for girls to participate in athletics and receive scholarships. Overall, the quote gestures towards the ongoing process of growth, development, and recognition of women's sports.

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By Billie Jean King

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