Although Women's Day is Every Day. Today, we say it. Happy Women's Day - To the 3 Amazing Women in my Life. And to all the wonderful women who have influenced me and continue to make a positive difference.
I just learned today the history of International Women's Day and was fascinated and at the same time disappointed at myself for not knowing.
A look back at International Women's Day
Politico
Every spring people from around the world celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th. The day was originated by the Socialist Party of America to celebrate and embolden working women all the way back in 1909.
For over 100 years women come together to protest various women's issues, raise awareness and even risk their lives to fight for global gender equality. The women of POLITICO test their knowledge of International Women's Day and share their own experiences as working women.
It was heartwarming to see a host of male and female artists creating a special song to celebrate Women's Day.
Yeh Hai Stree
Girliyapa Exclusive
A spontaneous collaboration with some of Bollywood’s biggest singers, this song is about how women see themselves, and how it would be, if everybody saw a woman through the lens that she desires herself to be seen.
She is an individual, who does not consent to any particular standard of beauty. She does not subscribe to any standards of being, or achieving, or belonging, in order for her to be a real woman. She does not want or ask to be put on a pedestal.
This might seem like a modern take on a woman, but when you actually look at it, this is how a man’s identity has always been defined. A man is rarely defined as ‘Yeh beta bhi hai, bhai bhi hai’ etc.; a man is usually who he is and what he does. So, this song, in a simple manner, says, it’s time that women are seen in the same way, at the least, to begin with.
This award-winning short film is unfortunately applicable in many families in India. Even in 2020. And even in the cities.
Story Of A House Wife
Women Day Special | Award Winning Short Film
Today women are walking shoulder to shoulder with the men around her. There are some families where only the way of living has developed to the modern style; yet the way they treat women is ancient.
And do visit the website for International Women's Day.
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
"An equal world is an enabled world. How will you help forge a gender equal world?
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality."
And each of us needs to consciously raise awareness. Within. And in our Society.
I just learned today the history of International Women's Day and was fascinated and at the same time disappointed at myself for not knowing.
A look back at International Women's Day
Politico
Every spring people from around the world celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th. The day was originated by the Socialist Party of America to celebrate and embolden working women all the way back in 1909.
For over 100 years women come together to protest various women's issues, raise awareness and even risk their lives to fight for global gender equality. The women of POLITICO test their knowledge of International Women's Day and share their own experiences as working women.
Yeh Hai Stree
Girliyapa Exclusive
A spontaneous collaboration with some of Bollywood’s biggest singers, this song is about how women see themselves, and how it would be, if everybody saw a woman through the lens that she desires herself to be seen.
She is an individual, who does not consent to any particular standard of beauty. She does not subscribe to any standards of being, or achieving, or belonging, in order for her to be a real woman. She does not want or ask to be put on a pedestal.
This might seem like a modern take on a woman, but when you actually look at it, this is how a man’s identity has always been defined. A man is rarely defined as ‘Yeh beta bhi hai, bhai bhi hai’ etc.; a man is usually who he is and what he does. So, this song, in a simple manner, says, it’s time that women are seen in the same way, at the least, to begin with.
This award-winning short film is unfortunately applicable in many families in India. Even in 2020. And even in the cities.
Story Of A House Wife
Women Day Special | Award Winning Short Film
Today women are walking shoulder to shoulder with the men around her. There are some families where only the way of living has developed to the modern style; yet the way they treat women is ancient.
And do visit the website for International Women's Day.
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
"An equal world is an enabled world. How will you help forge a gender equal world?
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality."
And each of us needs to consciously raise awareness. Within. And in our Society.
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