Linda Jean Carpenter, PhD, JD, (right) has been involved in Title IX and gender equity issues in sport for over three decades. Studies on various topics related to women in sport have characterized her research efforts with coauthor Dr. Acosta. In addition to writing extensively on the subject of equity, she is a sought-after speaker at national, regional, and local conferences. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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R. Vivian Acosta, PhD, (left) has also been involved in Title IX and gender equity issues in sport for more than 30 years. A professor emerita at the City University of New York’s Brooklyn College, she has written extensively on the subject and served as a presenter at national, regional, and local conferences. Dr. Acosta’s well-known 27-year longitudinal national study on the status of women in intercollegiate sport, conducted with coauthor Dr. Carpenter, has been frequently cited in the media, Congress, and gender equity lawsuits. Author affiliation details are correct at time of print publication.
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