International Women’s Day (IWD) is rooted in socialist ideals and the struggle for women’s rights. Its origins trace back to the early 20th century when socialist women began advocating for gender equality and social justice.
In 1907, the International Conference of Socialist Women convened in Stuttgart, Germany, for its first gathering, with the participants demanding universal female suffrage. It began a movement to empower working-class women and challenge the capitalist system.
The first official National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States in 1909, organized by members of the Socialist Party of America. Then, in 1910, Clara Zetkin, a prominent socialist leader, proposed the idea of an International Women’s Day during an International Conference of Socialist Women held in Copenhagen. The following year, on Mar. 19, 1911, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in several European countries.
In 1975, the United Nations officially marked Mar. 8 as International Women’s Day, emphasizing its significance in promoting women’s rights and international peace. Today, IWD serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and social justice worldwide.
Hannah Kim For The Junior Times junior/1712227514/1613367831
1. When was the first International Women's Day celebrated?
2. What was the purpose of the International Conference of Socialist Women in Stuttgart in 1907?
3. Who proposed the idea of International Women's Day during the International Conference of Socialist Women in 1910?
4. When did the United Nations officially mark March 8 as International Women's Day?
1. How do you think the socialist ideals of gender equality and social justice influenced the origins of International Women's Day?
2. Do you participate in any activities or events to commemorate International Women's Day? If so, what kind?
3. How do you think International Women's Day has evolved over the years in terms of its significance and global impact?
4. What do you believe is the most pressing issue regarding gender equality and women's rights that International Women's Day aims to address?
International Women’s Day (IWD) is rooted in socialist ideals and the struggle for women’s rights. Its origins trace back to the early 20th century when socialist women began advocating for gender equality and social justice.
