Attila

International Women's Day

Saturday, 8. March 2008, 05:11:31

8th of March is the International Women's Day. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.

Started as a political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Russia and the countries of former Soviet bloc.

In some celebrations, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love to the women around them in a way somewhat similar to Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day mixed together. In others, however, the political and human rights theme as designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.

The idea of making an International Women's Day is to focus on the lack of equality between the genders, so making it into a "give your woman flowers-day" is ridiculous in my eyes.

The Day was approved by the UN back in 1975. 1975 was International Woman's Year.

My hope is that I live long enough to see the day where men and women are treated equally!

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Comments

Carol # 8. March 2008, 05:53

I hope I live that long too to see women being treated equally and with equal pay.

Darko # 8. March 2008, 06:17

Attila # 8. March 2008, 06:46

Esther-Sugar Winx # 8. March 2008, 07:18

March 8 is also the day Malaysia has its big election...

Uh, no, I didn't vote.

Allangie # 8. March 2008, 08:22

Congrats, ladies

! We have 3 days off due to this holiday

Kimmie # 8. March 2008, 09:10

I agree - I hate that so many people think equality means special treatment. I also hope to see the day true equality arises.

r♡se # 8. March 2008, 09:45

Good post Tills

. And happy international women's day, girls

Cois # 8. March 2008, 11:12

Yai!

congratulations.. Equality for all.. Now let me open that door for you:)

Allangie # 8. March 2008, 11:14

There are equality and there are good manners

Mik Furie # 8. March 2008, 11:28

Can you tell Clint enjoyed his walk round town with me?

*puts £400 leather jacket in a muddy puddle so Alla doesn't get her £20 sneakers wet*

Allangie # 8. March 2008, 11:31

Thankee. They cost 9.99 actually

Found them on sale in Peacocks but nevermind

Kimmie # 8. March 2008, 11:43

Mik Furie # 8. March 2008, 11:50

If only women weren't born with an inability to jump... Poor, feak and weeble women. Unable to jump a small puddle and causing my prized jacket to be destroyed.