International Women's Day

To all of you, I wish you a wonderful day on the occasion of the day
of the woman
May this day be filled with joy, happiness, peace, and love.

Marylena

International Women's Day

March 8, International Women's Day, is a celebration for all women, but above all it is a day of activism, aimed at reminding us of the principle of equality between men and women. Established by the United Nations in 1977, this day is based on the legislative advances that, during the 20th century, advanced women's rights in most countries but are still too rarely enforced.

Important dates in the history of women's rights
Here are some important dates in the history of women's rights in France:

In 1907, the law allowed married women to dispose of their wages.

In 1919, the establishment of a female baccalaureate enabled women to access higher education and aspire to the same jobs as men.

In 1938, the Civil Code was amended to recognize the legal capacity of married women. Previously, they had to rely on their husbands to make major decisions concerning them.

In 1944, the right to vote was granted to French women.

In 1970, the law established joint parental authority. Previously, only the father exercised parental authority over the children.

In 1980, the law now considers rape a crime.

In 1983, the law established professional equality between men and women.

When will the next advances for women come?
Professional equality
No matter how beautiful the laws that establish equal rights may be, things do not necessarily unfold idyllicly on the ground… Thus, even if in theory women should earn the same salary as men for equal work, in practice there is a 20% gap between women’s and men’s wages…

Respect in personal life
It is sometimes within their own homes that women encounter macho behavior. The unequal division of tasks often forces women to take on a double job.
Worse still, a very large number of women are still victims of domestic violence in France today. It is estimated that every three days, a woman in France dies as a result of violence by her partner. To put an end to this intolerable situation, a helpline is available for battered women: 39 19. You can also visit the website stop-violence-against-women.gov.fr.

What is the program for this Women's Day?
If you are a man...
For men, the best way to celebrate this day is certainly to adopt an impeccable attitude. Forget about macho behavior and misogynistic remarks. On this March 8th, you will make it a point of honor not to treat your partner as your domestic servant, but rather to try to relieve her of the household chores she too often handles alone... If this experience could convince you to do the same throughout the year, that would be all the more positive!

If you are a woman…
For women, celebrating International Women's Day can be an opportunity to spend a day with friends and have a good time. But it is above all the ideal moment to share a moment of closeness with the young girls in your life around the theme of gender equality. Take the time to explain to your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and younger sisters that they should expect the best from life and have their rights respected. So that the future belongs to them even more, so that their choices are informed, and so that their freedom is real...

The floor is yours!
How will you celebrate International Women's Day? What progress do you expect in the area of gender equality?

Marylena