International Feminism Day
May 30 · Level 10 · #81 of 2238
International Feminism Day is an informal occasion to discuss equal rights and opportunities. It offers a starting point for exploring women's movements and considering how stereotypes shape education, working life and everyday relationships.
How it is celebrated: there is no single established ritual. People who observe the day share books and activists' stories, organise discussions and draw attention to initiatives supporting equality.
The campaign for women's voting rights gave its participants a distinctive name: suffragists. It comes from “suffrage,” meaning the right to vote, rather than from “suffering,” as the similar sound might suggest.