For the Love Of Women

Summary

For the Love Of Women is a celebration honoring women's historical achievements and a call for continued action towards gender parity.

Abstract

The 8th of March serves as International Women's Day, a day not only to celebrate the tremendous strides women have made in social, economic, cultural, and political fields but also to highlight and address the ongoing struggle against bias and inequality. As we reflect on the anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, we understand that the fight for rights has been long, over 174 years, and is still carried on by women today in 2022. The day has profound historical roots, originating from the first National Woman’s Day observed by the Socialist Party of America and later adopted internationally by over a hundred women from 17 countries advocating for women's rights. The commemoration has evolved from a socialist movement to a broader celebration embraced by the United Nations, calling for collective action to forge women's equality. The article also extends personal gratitude to women around the world, acknowledging their strength, leadership, and the profound impact they have on society.

Opinions

The article expresses disbelief that women still face bias and inequality in modern times despite the long history of women's rights activism.
Women are recognized as powerful, independent leaders and are seen as sources of love, warmth, and inspiration for their families and communities.
The author, presumably a man, voices deep appreciation and admiration for the women in his life, particularly his wife, and acknowledges that women are exceptional leaders and colleagues.
Decent men are called to recognize their luck in having women in their lives and to join in celebrating International Women's Day.
The call to action is clear, urging society to celebrate women's achievements as well as to continue addressing and breaking the bias, as encapsulated by the hashtag movement #BreakTheBias.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today is 8 March, better known as International Women’s Day — a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Today is also a reminder, a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

It’s hard to believe that women are still suffering from bias and inequality in this day and age.

It’s hard to believe that women have fought for their rights over the past 174 years and continue to do so in 2022.

Here’s an overview:

The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was the first women’s rights convention in the US, and it marked the launch of the women’s rights movement. But it wasn’t until 28 February 1909 when the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the US.

It was first organized by the Socialist Party of America (SPA) in honor of the 1908 garment worker’s strike in New York against poor working conditions. It was actually Theresa Serber Malkiel (1874–1949), a Ukrainian-born American labor activist, who established the National Woman’s Day in her capacity as the head of the Women’s National Committee of the SPA.

In 1910, at the second International Conference of Working Women in Denmark, the idea of an International Women’s Day received unanimous approval from over a hundred women representing 17 countries, unions, socialist parties, and working women’s clubs.

In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated International Women’s Day on 19 March.

In 1913, Russia observed the first International Women’s day around 8 March, which turned into rallies protesting the war as part of the peace movement.

On 8 March 1917, Russian women began a strike for “Bread and Peace” to end World War 1, and women were granted the right to vote in Soviet Russia.

For fifty-something years, International Women’s Day was associated with the far-left. In the late 1960s, the feminist movement adopted the holiday. It was finally celebrated for the first time by the United Nations as International Women’s Day in 1975 (officially adopted by a General Assembly resolution in 1977).

Sending Love:

I want to take this moment to send much love and gratitude to all women of the world — women, mothers, daughters, sisters, leaders, colleagues … all women out there.

To my wife, my better half, I love you for everything you are and everything you do. You set the perfect example of a powerful woman. You’re an independent and creative leader. You’re a source of love and warmth for our family. Nothing is impossible for you.

I’ve worked with hundreds of men and women for the past 13 years, and there’s one thing I know for sure: Women are the best leaders, colleagues, and friends. They’re empathetic, powerful yet modest, driven and passionate, fair and inspirational, and a joy to be around.

On behalf of decent men out there — we’re all lucky to have you!

Happy International Women’s Day :)

#BreakTheBias