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International Women's Day

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 International Women's Day

 



History of International Women's Day

 


History of International Women's Day, meaning of March 8, women's struggles, importance of history and celebration, achievements of Brazilian women, history of women in Brazil, political participation of women, role of women


 


March 8 story


March 8 is the result of a series of events, struggles and demands by women (mainly in the USA and Europe) for better working conditions and social and political rights that began in the second half of the nineteenth century and continued into the first decades. twentieth.


On March 8, 1857, textile workers in New York City went on strike to improve working conditions and ensure equal work rights for women. The movement was brutally suppressed by the police. On March 8, 1908, needle workers in New York organized a rally to remember the 1857 movement and to demand a voice for women and an end to child labor. The police also stopped the move.


On March 25, 1911, about 145 workers (mostly women) were burned to death in a New York textile factory fire. The death came due to the unsafe security conditions at the site. In response, this tragic event triggered a series of changes to labor and safety laws that created better conditions for American workers.


However, it wasn't until 1910 that March 8 was International Women's Day during a conference in Denmark, in honor of the women's rights movement and as a way to mobilize international support for the struggle for the right. Voting for women (universal suffrage). But it wasn't until 1975 that the United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, International Women's Year.


 


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When this date was created, it wasn't just a celebration. In most countries, conferences, debates and meetings are held to discuss the role of women in modern society. The effort is trying to reduce it, and who knows, one day this will end up biasing and devaluing women. Despite all the achievements, in many places they still suffer from low wages, male violence, excessive working hours, and unfavorable conditions for professional careers. Much has been done, but there is still a lot to change in this story.



I congratulate the woman on your day and your achievements!!

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