Most children understand why we celebrate major U.S. holidays like Independence Day or Thanksgiving. But lesser-known days of recognition might go, well ... unrecognized. So, let's take a look at how your family can honor International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
What is International Women's Day?
International Women's Day happens every year on March 8th. Although this day of recognition is a global one, in the U.S., we also celebrate March as Women's History Month.
According to the International Women's Day website:
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
As the National History Women's Alliance website points out, "History helps us learn who we are, but when we don't know our history, our power and dreams are immediately diminished." Wow! I can't think of a better reason to talk about history than the role it plays in helping us feel empowered to follow our dreams.
And we've had some amazing women's history happen this year in the U.S. In January, Kamala Harris became the first female Vice President of the United States. With her inauguration, she showed women and girls everywhere that big changes and positive progress are possible.
It's crucial to continue educating and encouraging our children, no matter their gender, to embrace the role women play around the world. Here are five significant ways your family can celebrate the incredible journey women have taken in pursuit of their hard-earned accomplishments.
1. "Choose to Challenge" as a family
This year's official International Women's Day theme is "Choose to Challenge." Despite the incredible gains women...
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