{"id":29556,"date":"2021-03-19T06:46:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=29556"},"modified":"2021-03-19T06:46:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:46:40","slug":"international-womens-month-traditions-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2021\/03\/19\/international-womens-month-traditions-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women’s Month: Traditions Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Women\u2019s Month, which occurs annually in March, has spread across the world, resulting in a variety of traditions in different countries. <\/span><\/p>\n

The United States<\/b><\/p>\n

International Women\u2019s Month has been observed in the United States since <\/span>1987<\/span><\/a>. The first similar celebration, which lasted a week, took place in Sonoma County, California, in 1978. A school in the county organized presentations, a parade, and an essay contest for the whole county. Within just a few years, the tradition spread across the United States. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter established the week of March 8 as National Women\u2019s History Week. Then, in 1987, the National Women\u2019s History Project advocated to expand the week to the entire month of March, and Congress approved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each year, schools across the country give presentations and organize other celebrations of women\u2019s history. Additionally, on International Women\u2019s Day on March 8, the President issues an official statement to honor the history of American women. You can view President Joe Biden\u2019s 2021 International Women\u2019s Day speech <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>, at which he nominated two women to be four-star generals.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Th<\/b>e United Kingdom<\/b><\/p>\n

Si<\/span>milar to the US, the UK honors International Women\u2019s Month with presentations and other events for raising awareness on the history and rights of women. In 2019, British fashion company Net-A-Porter<\/a> issued a limited edition collection of feminine T-shirts. The designs were made by females, and 100% of the profits went to the charity Women for Women International.<\/p>\n

Russia<\/b><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Day in Russia dates back to <\/span>1913<\/span><\/a>, although it did not become an official holiday until 1965. In 1917, women organized demonstrations, advocated for women\u2019s suffrage, and served a key role in the Russian Revolution. Today, Women\u2019s Day in Russia is similar to Valentine\u2019s Day or Mother\u2019s Day, as people buy flowers and other gifts for special women in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I<\/b>taly<\/b><\/p>\n

On International Women\u2019s Day in Italy, a major tradition is gifting yellow m<\/span>imosa blossom flowers<\/a>. People honor the women in their lives by gifting these flowers, which symbolize female strength. The flowers are sold on almost every street. Additionally, a cake is made and decorated to look like flowers. The cake consists of a citrus liqueur, sponge cake, cream, and cubes of pastry to mimic the look of the flowers.<\/p>\n

Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

Starting in 2018 on International Women\u2019s Day, millions of Spanish female workers across the country participated in 24-hour strikes against the gender wage gap and sexual discrimination in the workplace. Participants avoided spending money on that day, as well as refused to do any domestic chores.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"China<\/b><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Day in China originated in <\/span>1922<\/span><\/a> and became an official holiday in 1949. Many companies have a half-day of work for their female employees on International Women\u2019s Day. Other than that, Women\u2019s Day in China has become more of a celebration of women\u2019s beauty and contributions to their families, rather than a movement toward equality. In 2015, a group of women was arrested for planning a protest against sexual harassment. This day has become quite commercialized, like Valentine\u2019s Day. People buy gifts for special women in their lives, and many zebra crossings are painted pink with red hearts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Germany<\/b><\/p>\n

International Women\u2019s Month is not widely celebrated in Germany. In 2019, Berlin\u2019s parliament established International Women\u2019s Day as a public holiday. Workers in Germany\u2019s capital receive the day off; however, it is not celebrated nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Armenia<\/b><\/p>\n

In Armenia, Women\u2019s Month is celebrated from International Women\u2019s Day, which they call Day of Protection of Your Rights, on March 8 until their Motherhood and Beauty Day on April 7. On International Women\u2019s Day, the streets are decorated with balloons, commonly in the shape of an \u201c8,\u201d since it is celebrated on March 8. Additionally, many people buy flowers and public events are held. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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