Not only is the start of March the beginning of my birthday month (cough, cough it’s on the 19th cough, cough), but it’s also the beginning of Women’s History Month. A topic near and dear to my heart, celebrating women each day this month (including myself, let us not forget) is so incredible. Many people think March is a tough month, 31 days and half of them are (supposed) to be in the winter season. But when you think about female empowerment, how can this month possibly drag along?!
If you’re looking for some cool facts about women, I highly suggest looking at USA Today’s timeline of amazing women. The timeline goes through each day of the month, giving you a reason to celebrate each day. I could honestly quote from this article, because so many amazing events happened in the month of March, either birthdays of women who have become advocates for female empowerment or have broken barriers in their industries. If you want more history, check out the Archive of Women. They have highlights for 2017, including panels and lectures. The website is definitely worth the look through.
Another day on this timeline is International Women’s Day (!!!) on March 8th. I believe in this day so strongly (you’ll probably see me posting on all social media that day), because all those who identify as a woman and all women of all races deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. I think it’s one thing to name yourself as a feminist and be all for female empowerment, but you need to acknowledge of every woman for you to count yourself as a feminist.
We must also remember how women are treated around the world, which is why International Women’s Day is so important. Sex trafficking, abuse, even the missing girls in China, all call attention to women. We might not be able to fix the world, but fixing the stereotypes and treatment of women could be a place to start.
I think it’s so crazy how important women are. And I think it’s incredible how women are still not paid the same amount as a man. Women could be making $17 trillion more (a 76% increase) if the employment participation gap and wage gap between women and men closed. This astounds me.
An organization I am heavily involved with and passionately devoted toward, She’s the First, calls attention to the fact that girls can change the world (it’s true). If every girl was given an education, our global economy would be booming. Girls have the power to break the cycle of poverty if they go to school. Why not give them that chance?
Women can change the world. This is a fact.