International Women's Day

International Women’s day was held on Wednesday 8^th March 2017. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day started in 1908 when 15,000 Women marched through New York demanding voting rights and better pay, however the actual International Women’s Day wasn’t officially recognised until 1911. It is an official holiday in 15 different countries.

Emma Watson is a very powerful feminist; here is a quote from her speech, “I am from Britain and think it is right that as a woman I am paid the same as my male counterparts. I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body. I think it is right that women be involved on my behalf in the policies and decision-making of my country. I think it is right that socially I am afforded the same respect as men. But sadly I can say that there is no one country in the world where all women can expect to receive these rights.”

After Emma Watson gave her speech in September, a website was put up threatening Emma saying that they were going to put embarrassing and private pictures of her online. Her response was “If they are trying to put me off they did the opposite!”

The United Nations observance on the 8^th March will call upon all actors to Step It Up for Gender Equality towards a Planet 50-50 by 2030 by ensuring that the world of work works for all women.

Only 50 per cent of working age women are represented in the labour force globally, compared to 76 per cent of men. Many social groups are women are making awareness of this!

Even with buying everyday products women still don’t get the same rights. Here is an example, When a female goes to buy a pack of 7 razors it is £2.50, However when a male goes to buy a pack of 8 razors it is only £1. How is this fair?

By Madison and Dulcie