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NCAA Equity Report details continued large-scale bias against women in athletics.

Women in Higher Education

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Despite a significant gain in the number of female athletes, college sports continues to discriminate against women in all areas: participants, expenses, scholarships and coaches' salaries, said the NCAA 2001-2002 Gender Equity Report.

"It is encouraging to see that progress is being made," said NCAA President Myles Brand. "The goal is full compliance with federal law, as a minimum."

Participation: In Division I, the percentage of women athletes increased from 31% in 1991 to 44% in 2001. Leading the way was Division 1-AAA (without football), where female and male participation was equal for the first time.

In Division II, women athletes increased from 32% in 1991 to 39% in 2001, and in Division III from 35% to 40%.

Expenses: Colleges continue to spend less on women in all divisions. The ratio is worst in Division I, where expenses for women were just 34% of the total. In Divisions II and III, women account for 41% of the expenses. Even in areas where one might expect parity, such as attending Division III sports camps, women get just 35% of the ...

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