Wishing you a happy women's day

[Vdubchaos]

If you're not appreciating the people in your life every day, you think one day is going to make them not feel like a "second hand citizen"? LOL
The white knight is hoping to get some pussy tonight!

I wasn't talking about myself (people in general), and I do appreciate what I have every day.

 

[SlitheryDee]

This may seem like a nifty little way to appease women right now, but in 2017 this holiday will get very ugly.

2017 International Women's Day


2017 will be the hundredth anniversary of the Russian Revolution, which was sparked on March 8, 1917 by women protesting against bread shortages in St. Petersburg. These events culminated in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II on March 15. Worldwide celebrations and re-enactments are scheduled to begin on March 8, 2017. Among the organisers is the Ukrainian women's direct action group FEMEN, which aims "to shake women in Ukraine, making them socially active; to organize in 2017 a women's revolution."[20]
On this day a global women's strike including a sex strike is planned, called by, among others, the International Union of Sex Workers.[citation needed]

:'(

 

[Soundmanred]

Stop visiting lala land and tourist centers??

This world is much bigger than what you are used to/around. Don't be so close minded. There is plenty of "well of" countries that still treat woman like shit.

Second class....hand.......shitty.....unequal.......whatever words you want to use. Women are still mistreated in many parts of the world.

Yes, the Red Cross only let us help people in the tourist centers.
If you truly think one day is going to solve this problem , you're delusional.
And just admit you got the phrase wrong. The "I'm never wrong" attitude isn't appealing.

 

[Krazy4Real]

WTF? I've never heard of this day until literally just now.

 

[Platypus]

To extrapolate a bit more on my previous post, every day should be equality day. Calling out a specific day, or month as it were to single something out only serves to reaffirm the very difference that people want so much to go away. Said another way, if equal treatment is the goal, why purposefully call attention to an event that separates you from everyone else? Isn't that the opposite of the intended purpose?

It's sad but not surprising that it's 2013 and we (some of us anyway) still feel the need to call attention to equal treatment of others with a symbolic event. If every single day of your life isn't spent treating everyone else the same way you want to be treated then you've already lost.

 

[Cookie]

Real women don't need one day a year to make them feel better. They are too busy being a real woman.

I agree with this.

But I don't think this day is about me, and I don't 'celebrate' it or expect special treatment to feel better. For me, the day is about recognizing those women around the world who don't have equal opportunities, and especially those women without equal opportunities who worked their asses off (often at great risk) to make their lives, and often the lives of other women, better.

As a Canadian woman I think I have it pretty easy, and I don't need another day to be recognized, but I can appreciate the fact that many other women are not so lucky.

 

[surfsatwerk]

To extrapolate a bit more on my previous post, every day should be equality day. Calling out a specific day, or month as it were to single something out only serves to reaffirm the very difference that people want so much to go away. Said another way, if equal treatment is the goal, why purposefully call attention to an event that separates you from everyone else? Isn't that the opposite of the intended purpose?

It's sad but not surprising that it's 2013 and we (some of us anyway) still feel the need to call attention to equal treatment of others with a symbolic event. If every single day of your life isn't spent treating everyone else the same way you want to be treated then you've already lost.

Except for October 12th. That must remain Penis Protection Day in memorial for when I first got kicked in the junk in 2nd grade.

 

[Cookie]

To extrapolate a bit more on my previous post, every day should be equality day. Calling out a specific day, or month as it were to single something out only serves to reaffirm the very difference that people want so much to go away. Said another way, if equal treatment is the goal, why purposefully call attention to an event that separates you from everyone else? Isn't that the opposite of the intended purpose?

It's sad but not surprising that it's 2013 and we (some of us anyway) still feel the need to call attention to equal treatment of others with a symbolic event. If every single day of your life isn't spent treating everyone else the same way you want to be treated then you've already lost.

From a 'first world women have it pretty good' perspective I agree with this completely! But how should we globally recognize those women who still do not have anywhere near equal rights and try to make change? The first step is recognizing that there is a problem and maybe this day helps to inform and remind people who are not directly impacted.

 

[Cookie]

Except for October 12th. That must remain Penis Protection Day in memorial for when I first got kicked in the junk in 2nd grade.

Heh! October 12! I'll remember that and take very good care to protect my favorite penis on that day.

 

[nehalem256]

Equal as in rights, not "equal treatment"

You used the word treatment

Besides they would draft women nowdays anyways.

Which must be why women are required to register for the draft ^_^

 

[nehalem256]

From a 'first world women have it pretty good' perspective I agree with this completely! But how should we globally recognize those women who still do not have anywhere near equal rights and try to make change? The first step is recognizing that there is a problem and maybe this day helps to inform and remind people who are not directly impacted.

So your argument is that 3rd World men have it so good?

 

[schneiderguy]

Happy Woman's day!



You have a mother?

Have you read history books? After 1000s of years of oppression (which btw continues today) and unequal treatment (among MANY other things).....I think women deserve a LOT more than just "Woman's day".

Those poor women are so oppressed. Instead of having perform an entire day doing backbreaking or dangerous labor, or dying by the millions on battlefields, they had to stay at home and wash dishes and take care of the kids.

 

[Platypus]

From a 'first world women have it pretty good' perspective I agree with this completely! But how should we globally recognize those women who still do not have anywhere near equal rights and try to make change? The first step is recognizing that there is a problem and maybe this day helps to inform and remind people who are not directly impacted.

I don't disagree, but what are you personally going to do to make the lives of those women better by having this 8th day of March set aside for 'awareness?' Can you or anyone for that matter magically make the treatment of women better just by being aware of the inequities in other parts of the world? Can you change an entire religious culture by posting 'Happy Womens Day!' on your facebook et, al?

Sure change is slow and gradual, and awareness is great, but that does absolutely nothing to help these women you mention if there is no action taken as a result.

I live in a country where I am not an equal citizen. I pay into a system that bankrolls everyone else's American dream, but not mine. Should I organize 'National Gay Day' to raise awareness for people who clearly don't give a fuck and consistently go out of their way to make sure I stay unequal based on their rigid and trite religious nonsense? That would accomplish nothing, which is all this day accomplishes for women in other parts of the world imo.

 

[Mixolydian]

Let me know when it's Men's Day.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Heh! October 12! I'll remember that and take very good care to protect my favorite penis on that day.

Never forgive, never forget.

 

[Cookie]

So your argument is that 3rd World men have it so good?

Wat?

Please don't put words in my mouth. You clearly didn't understand a word I said.

 

[Cookie]

I don't disagree, but what are you personally going to do to make the lives of those women better by having this 8th day of March set aside for 'awareness?' Can you or anyone for that matter magically make the treatment of women better just by being aware of the inequities in other parts of the world? Can you change an entire religious culture by posting 'Happy Womens Day!' on your facebook et, al?

Sure change is slow and gradual, and awareness is great, but that does absolutely nothing to help these women you mention if there is no action taken as a result.

I live in a country where I am not an equal citizen. I pay into a system that bankrolls everyone else's American dream, but not mine. Should I organize 'National Gay Day' to raise awareness for people who clearly don't give a fuck and consistently go out of their way to make sure I stay unequal based on their rigid and trite religious nonsense? That would accomplish nothing, which is all this day accomplishes for women in other parts of the world imo.

Me, personally, today? Nothing. I do other things to promote awareness, specifically on the topic of sexual slavery and human trafficking (mostly women, not always), and am involved, though not as much as I'd like to be. But perhaps that's your point. It has nothing to do with setting aside one day. What I do think the day does (or may do, I'm no expert) is brings about awareness and a reminder, which is the first step in bringing about change. If we don't know about it and don't talk about it, we can't change it. You are right, change requires action. But action requires awareness and knowledge. Awareness doesn't always lead to action, I know, but it's the first step.

As for homosexuality, etc. I think the same principle applies. There are tons of awareness initiatives here (maybe not the same where you live) for equal treatment and acceptance of those with sexual preferences other than hetero. At this point, in fact, I think there is so much awareness that having a 'gay day' would fall into the same category as you described in your original post, making a special day detrimental to the cause. Perhaps women's day already falls into that category too, and most certainly from a first world perspective it does.

 

[KeithTalent]

Happy sandwich day!

KT

 

[BoomerD]

As upset as some of you kiddies get over a "Woman's Day," I can hardly wait for your outrage when you find out...March is Woman's History Month...


http://womenshistorymonth.gov/

 

[Platypus]

Me, personally, today? Nothing. I do other things to promote awareness, specifically on the topic of sexual slavery and human trafficking (mostly women, not always), and am involved, though not as much as I'd like to be. But perhaps that's your point. It has nothing to do with setting aside one day. What I do think the day does (or may do, I'm no expert) is brings about awareness and a reminder, which is the first step in bringing about change. If we don't know about it and don't talk about it, we can't change it. You are right, change requires action. But action requires awareness and knowledge. Awareness doesn't always lead to action, I know, but it's the first step.

Indeed, but a big :thumbsup: to you for promoting awareness for those things.

 

[nehalem256]

Wat?

Please don't put words in my mouth. You clearly didn't understand a word I said.

You were making the point that women in the 3rd World have bad.

Well honey, men in the 3rd World have it bad too.

 

[nehalem256]

Me, personally, today? Nothing. I do other things to promote awareness, specifically on the topic of sexual slavery and human trafficking (mostly women, not always), and am involved, though not as much as I'd like to be. But perhaps that's your point.

Ever hear of child soldier's. What gender do you think they are?

 

[Dumac]

No thanks unless there is a man's day as well. CARE did send me an email about women's day. I was like . . . do not celebrate nor care one bit.

Every day is man's day

 

[Cookie]

You were making the point that women in the 3rd World have bad.

Well honey, men in the 3rd World have it bad too.

Yes. I don't disagree with that. What's your point?

 

[Dumac]

You were making the point that women in the 3rd World have bad.

Well honey, men in the 3rd World have it bad too.

Women have less power than men no matter if they are '1st' or '3rd' world (aren't these terms outdated?). Patriarchy is present all over the world.

But yes, I would imagine the glass cellar is more prevalent in poorer countries.