June 24 – The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has timed the announcement of a new partnership with Yale University to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX.
Title IX was US legislation that enshrined principles of equality and inclusion, to protect students and employees from sexual and gender-based harassment.
The collaboration between Yale and SIGA will be on the delivery of a course titled ‘Female Athletes: Fashion, Governance, and Equity’.
This capstone course with the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale will start in Fall 2022 and is being viewed as a springboard to advancing research in this area.
Course material will cover the real world issues at the crossroads of Sport and Fashion, covering topics from sustainability and fair labour practices to entrepreneurship, good governance.
Dr. Mary Davis, Capstone Professor, said: “For athletes, clothing that is functional and distinctive is crucial for performance and for the establishment of definitive image. On the fashion side, sports style and athleisure are the dominant forces in the marketplace. The economic impact across these fields is massive and the need for equity and inclusivity at all levels is urgent.
“The Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale is therefore delighted to join forces with SIGA, the world’s leading organisation on Sport Integrity to deliver this cutting edge course with the common goal of driving cultural change and shaping the next generation of leaders in the industry.”
SIGA has been at the forefront of harnessing the power of women in sport and supporting and empowering female leadership at all levels within the sports industry through its SIGAWomen Programme.
Katie Simmonds, SIGA Global COO and #SIGAWomen Managing Director, said: “Sport and fashion are powerful worlds that have the capacity to educate, empower and encourage cultural change. Brought together by SIGA in partnership with Yale, this innovative new capstone course on “Female Athletes: Fashion, Governance, and Equity,” bridges both industries, providing students with a unique set of tools, unrivalled expertise and the necessary leadership skills to make the difference in this increasingly competitive sector.”
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