The Law That Stole the SidelinesHow money and status displaced female leadership

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Hidden Architecture of Patriarchy

Mandated equality can unintentionally cannibalize minority leadership. Following the 1972 passage of Title IX, the number of women coaching collegiate teams plummeted from 90% to roughly 40%. As funding increased salaries and status, coaching roles were redefined as professional opportunities suitable for men. This shift reveals how economic elevation without safeguards allows hiring networks to structurally exclude women.