How Does Title IX Impact the World of Collegiate eSports?

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Ever wonder whether Title IX impacts the world of collegiate eSports? Believe it or not, it has still not been decided whether eSports are considered intercollegiate sports. However, collegiate eSports is subject to Title IX regardless of this. Here are a few things that we think might help you better understand eSports and Title IX.

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According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Title IX protects against discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

What Is Title IX?

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While Title IX does provide more opportunities for women in collegiate sports, a significant amount of gender discrimination against women still exists in sports. Before Title IX’s inception in 1972, only 1 in 27 girls played varsity sports.

How Does Title IX Impact Collegiate Sports?

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The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has not discussed whether they will treat eSports as intercollegiate athletics.

Are Esports Technical “Sports” Under Title IX?

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