{"id":2244,"date":"2012-03-07T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/blog\/carmenelectrode\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2012-06-06T10:18:44","modified_gmt":"2012-06-06T18:18:44","slug":"carmen-electrode-celebrates-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/2012\/03\/07\/carmen-electrode-celebrates-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Carmen Electrode celebrates International Women’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Compared to 100 years ago, life is a lot better for women today.\u00a0 Women have the right to vote, hold public office, equal and fair treatment by all, and (our favorite) the right to weld.\u00a0 We have many courageous people to thank for fighting for these rights, and that list includes all of the activists involved in International Women\u2019s Day over the years.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>International Women\u2019s Day was founded in 1911 by Clara Zetkin<\/a>, a German activist, to lobby for equal rights for women in every country.\u00a0 The first International Women\u2019s Day was held in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, with over a million women and men gathering to campaign for women\u2019s rights.\u00a0 Today, International Women\u2019s Day is an official holiday in countries throughout the world, from Afghanistan to Zambia.\u00a0 On this day, men honor their mothers, wives, girlfriends, and colleagues with flowers and small gifts, much like Mother\u2019s Day here in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the work of International Women’s Day supporters. we now see more women in corporate executive positions and holding public office.\u00a0 We have female astronauts, prime ministers, and scholars.\u00a0 Women can choose to work and raise a family without any societal pushback.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019ve come a long way, there\u2019s still work to do.\u00a0 According to International Women\u2019s Day, \u201cThe unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women\u2019s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what can we do about it?\u00a0 Get involved!\u00a0 As the adage goes, think globally and act locally.\u00a0 Here\u2019s some ways International Women\u2019s Day suggests you get involved:<\/p>\n

Get social<\/strong><\/p>\n

Promote IWD to your social networks<\/a>.\u00a0 Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. to honor a woman who has inspired y0u.<\/p>\n

Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are IWD events all over the world.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to find an event near you.<\/p>\n

Vote with your wallet\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support companies that make a point to create equal opportunities for women.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a list<\/a> compiled by IWD.<\/p>\n

Celebrate!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank a woman you care about for being awesome.<\/p>\n

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Who are you celebrating this International Women\u2019s Day?\u00a0 Tell us in comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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