The Click Times: Selfies of people crossing their arms to strike an “x” pose on social media show solidarity with the theme of International Women’s Day 2022.
This year’s campaign theme – #BreaktheBias – highlights individual and collective prejudice against women who are the promote gender inequality.
Intentionally or Unknowingly, prejudice makes it difficult for women to advance,” says the International Women’s Day website. “It’s not enough to know that biases exists, action must be taken to level the playing field.”
Are you eliminating gender bias, discrimination and stereotypes every time you see it?
What you should know about International Women’s Day 2022:
What (and when) is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 and, according to the International Women’s Day website, celebrates the “social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women” around the world. The day also calls for action to promote gender equality.
When was International Women’s Day first celebrated?
The day emerged from the women’s rights movement in industrialized countries at the beginning of the 20th century (early 1900s).
The Socialist Party of America first declared National Women’s Day in 1909. It was celebrated on the last Sunday in February until 1913. 1910, at the second International Conference of Working Women, a meeting of women from political and activist organizations in Copenhagen, the idea of an International Women’s Day was proposed and approved.
The day was first celebrated in several European countries the following year on March 19, 1911. The celebrations included rallies and events calling for women’s suffrage and an end to gender discriminations.
Also read: Why Women’s Day is Celebrated.
March 8 has been the fixed date for International Women’s Day since 1914, when the day was moved to allow Russian women to celebrate February 23 on the Gregorian calendar.
The United Nations first recognized International Women’s Day in 1975.
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How do we celebrate International Women’s Day?
There are several ways to celebrate International Women’s Day. Compliance may include participation in all types of digital and in-person social gatherings, including but not limited to festivals, art exhibitions, and award ceremonies organized by all types of governmental, non-governmental, and corporate bodies. Some of this year’s events include a webinar with women leaders hosted by non-profit organization Toastmasters International and another virtual event celebrating local women in Kalamazoo County, MI who have made positive changes during the pandemic.
The International Women’s Day website contains an extensive searchable list of events around the world.
It was created in 2001 to consolidate the organization of the day and create annual themes and campaigns.
Last year’s theme was #ChooseToChallenge, designed to inspire people to challenge gender stereotypes and biases.
What is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day?
This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias and calls on the world to speak out against instances of prejudice against women in the workplace, at school and at home. The campaign asks that people show their support for this year’s campaign. issue by posting selfies on social media posing with her arms crossed, along with the hashtags #BreaktheBias and #IWD2022.
Also read: International Womens Day Speech 2022.
People can also submit their selfies to the International Women’s Day website. What color are you wearing on International Women’s Day 2022? Purple on International Women’s Day. According to the website, purple, along with green and white, are considered the colors of International Women’s Day. These colors have their roots in the UK Women’s Social and Political Union from the early 20th century (early 1900’s).
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