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Topics: International Women's Day, Social Media, Twitter
Mia Williams
Topics: International Women's Day, Social Media, Twitter
Women are using a genius statistic to respond to men who suggest that International Women's Day excludes males.
It seems a little ironic to be addressing the lack of 'International Men's Day' prior to International Women's Day - but here we are.
We celebrate it every year on 8 March, and it seems to be the same irritating question that gets brought up time and time again.
'When's International Men's Day?', can be heard from every corner of social media.
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And it turns out there is one.
On 19 November - it's just men don't celebrate it.
Wouldn't it be nice if men could just lift up all women on IWD, and not ask about a day that concentrates on them.
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In fact, women have been gathering data that suggests searches for International Men's Day only soars around 8 March.
One took to X, and said: "Happy International Women's Day (Mar 8).
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"Yes, there is an International Men's Day (Nov 19) and like most men's issues, men only care about it when women's issues are raised."
Another reminded men of their special day, adding: "In preparation for International Women’s Day on Saturday, I would like to remind all the men who will be gagging to know that International Men’s Day is on the 19th of November."
A third said: "For every man who wants to ask "WhEN Is InTeRnAtIoNaL MeN's dAy?"
"It's November 19th. You just don't remember it because it doesn't involve being angry at women."
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One women on X added: "The response when they find out IMD exists is they complain it isn't as big a deal as IWD.
"And you just think, that explains SO much. They are used to being handed stuff and the idea that, no, women had to make this a thing doesn't cross their minds.
"Give a talk! Go to an event!"
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Despite IWD being celebrated around the world, there are still issues with exactly how we celebrate and lift women up.
The United Nations’ declared day for women often gets lost in celebrating exclusively our roles as mothers, sisters and caregivers.
And while these roles ought to be put on a pedestal, as do our female doctors, entrepreneurs, mechanics, scientists, and CEOs.
An interesting take on gratitude on IWD is that it is to remind women of their prescribed societal roles and thanking them for it.
We often see messages thanking women for their 'love', 'passion', and the biggest one - 'sacrifice'.
Aren't these the very stereotypes we are trying to smash?