March marks the month of the history of women in the United States (USA), the United Kingdom and Australia, and culminates with International Women's Day on March 8. TIME The magazine reported.
The US president, Joe Biden, in his proclamation, praised brave women who are shaping a more just society.
Here are 10 surprising data that shed light on the month of the history of women:
1. The European roots of International Women's Day: The reports suggest that the origins of the holiday date back to a strike of textile workers in New York City in 1909, but it was in 1911 when Europeans officially recognized the International Women's Day.
2. Influence of the Russian revolution: On March 8, it acquired importance in 1917 during the Russian revolution when Petrograd women protested, which caused the abdication of the tsar. Clara Zetkin proposed it as International Women's Day in 1921.
3. Local origins of the month of the history of women: It began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, in 1978, and then expanded nationwide, with the formation of the National Alliance of Women's History to share women's achievements.
4. Federal Recognition Journey: The promotion led by the National Women's History Project promoted former US President Jimmy Carter to recognize the National Week of Women's History in 1980. The approval of Congress for the month of the history of women arrived in 1987.
5. Annual presidential designation: Since 1995, the presidents of the United States proclaim the month of the history of women annually, recognizing the current struggle for gender equality. Former President Barack Obama highlighted his roots in the centennial struggle of women for parity in 2011.
6. Annual thematic tradition: The National Alliance of Women's History presents one theme every year, and in 2024 it will focus on “women who advocate equity, diversity and inclusion.”
7. Global variations: While the month of women's history is commonly celebrated in March, Canada celebrates it in October. Different countries commemorate International Women's Day with unique traditions.
8. Official holiday state: In some countries such as China, Serbia and Albania, International Women's Day is an official holiday, allowing women to take half a day off.
9. Symbolic colors: The purple, green and white symbolize International Women's Day, and their origin arose from the suffragists of the social and political union of women at the beginning of the 20th century.
10. Focus on the right to abortion in 2024: The Women's Marche organization plans a demonstration on March 26, coinciding with the Supreme Court Court on the regulations of the abortive pills, to address a fundamental issue after the revocation of Roe V. Wade in 2022.
