Showing posts with label 8th March International Women's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 8th March International Women's Day. Show all posts
27 February 2016
7 March 2014
28 February 2014
Is International Women’s Day a waste of time?
Is radical feminism the only way to improve things?!
Emma B. (aged 16), from Lycée Sainte-Marie in Riom, writes:
Since 1975, the
8th March has been International Women’s Day. It is organized by the United
Nations. I believe it is a very worthy initiative, but what does it really
achieve? In the 1970s, women did great things for equal rights, but, today, who
really cares about the issue? Around the world, a few people will get involved
in the day’s events but, unfortunately, this will not do much to really improve
things for ordinary women…
Women’s Day does a good job of celebrating the women who have had an incredible destiny and have brought
progress, like Rosa Parks. That’s fine, but I feel there’s a risk this hides
the achievements of ordinary women…
The most positive aspect of Women’s Day
for me is the fact that it raises awareness of the violence against
women (especially as regards female genital mutilation).
So many women today say and do so many
stupid things! I feel these bimbos are spoiling the efforts made by the women
of the 20th century to gain equality. Sisters, get your act
together!
Questions:
- Why is Women’s Day on the 8th of March?
- What does Women’s Day achieve do you think?
- Will men and women be equal one day do you think?
- Do YOU fight for women’s rights?
- Can a girl wear a miniskirt and still be a feminist?
Assignment:
Interview your
mother and/or another female relative about how they feel the condition of women has
changed...
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