In the eighth installment of his weekly video blog, Northeastern athletic director Peter Roby discusses the landmark gender equity legislation Title IX.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, more commonly known simply as Title IX. The law, enacted on June 23, 1972, states that: "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..."

Roby celebrates the growth of women's athletics, but also looks critically at lingering gaps in media coverage and participation opportunities. He cites the many benefits--both to the individual and to society at large--of women's athletics. And, he discusses the important work that still remains in achieving gender equity in academic and athletic arenas.

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