March Is International Women’s History Month! Celebrate Virtually!
The holiday first came about in the early 1900's. In 1908, women had begun agitating for greater equality and less oppressive working conditions with 15,000 women taking to the streets in New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.
This year's theme is #ChoosetoChallenge, calling on us all to think critically about our own thoughts and actions and how we can better promote gender inequality and celebrate women's achievements. One way to start doing that is to fill your mind with inspirational feminist quotes that remind us just how awesome women are. Share them with your amazing mom, incredible sister or remarkable girlfriend as a wonderful way to celebrate.
Here are some ways you and your family can celebrate from home this year:
*** Paint with us:
March 8th - International Women’s Day Virtual Celebration
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Girl's Night Out (OR IN) are a lot of fun when a painting class is involved! Gather all of your ladies together to paint and reconnect with one another whether it's in the studio or from home!
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*** Get familiar with current women’s issues.
Although women have made progress, there are still areas where women face obstacles because of their gender. For example, women still earn less on average than men, carry the majority of household and childcare responsibilities, face workplace stigmas and double standards, and are under-represented in leadership, STEM careers, and politics. Plus, there’s domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and rape culture. Oh, and hiring bias, harmful beauty standards, and the pink tax. Do we need to go on?
*** Read and share works by women authors.
Check out these book ideas:
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*** Donate to charities that center around women's causes.
Here’s a list with many charities:
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*** Attend virtual events celebrating women.
Check out these online exhibits hosted by The National Women’s History Museum:
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*** Amplify women musicians.
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*** Watch TV shows and films produced and directed by women. “I May Destroy You," “P-Valley,” and "The Half of It" are just a few to add to your watch list.
The All-Time Greatest Films Directed by Women:
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*** Watch documentaries that explore women's issues.
One must-watch is “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry,” which dissects the women’s liberation movement in the 1960s. Another is “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.”