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International Women’s Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance- All you need to know
The world is celebrating International Womenâs Day on March 8 today. The purpose behind celebrating this day is to promote peace with women s rights. While every day is a women s day, this particular day is marked to honor all the women and their achievements regardless of the divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. Time and again, women have proved their worth by excelling in every field and bringing pride. They are not just powerful leaders in the economic and political domain but rule in sports, entertainment and other categories as well. But do you know why International Women s Day is celebrated or how it started? Know what is the reason behind this.
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We wish you to be always beautiful and tender because you are those who make us rise every morning with the thought that life has a meaning!
Every year on March 8, we see men on the street with bouquets of flowers – for the beloved, the mother, the colleague, the neighbor. Women dress festively, smile more than on the ordinary days, make plans for where they will spend Women s Day. They are glad that there is a day when they can feel special, pamper themselves and have fun.
There are also those opposed to the holiday who feel uncomfortable with this planned and expected attention from men. They believe that the woman should be respected and honored not only on March 8, but also on March 7th, and on the 9th, on any day of the year. Both sides have a right. But why is March 8th celebrated as Women s Day? What is the history of the holiday?
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Breaking through the stereotypical glass ceiling of societal pressures and stigma, women have come a long way. From defense forces, doctors, engineers, lawyers, journalists, astronauts to unimaginable professions such as conducting pujas, driving buses, women are equally doing well in all walks of life.
However, there are places and people who still feel that women are not fit for certain work and they are a responsibility for their parents. In order to change such a mentality, it is very important to show them the reality. Today, as the world celebrates womanhood,
IBTimes India will present information about International Women s Day here.
Updated: 10:23 AM EST Mar 8, 2021 Carolyn Twersky Associate Editor Video above: Women s history month feature on Ibtihaj MuhammadThe month of March has been dubbed Women s History Month, and people around the world are taking these 31 days to celebrate women and girls across the world and throughout history. Still, there is one day this month that is extra important: International Women s Day, a day dedicated to women everywhere as we work together in the ongoing fight for equality. But what exactly is International Women s Day? And when is it celebrated? Here s everything to know about the big day so you can join in on this year s celebrations. What is International Women s Day? International Women s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating women and all they have accomplished. According to the website, International Women s Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action. On top of a celebration, the day also acts as a call to a