Women worldwide celebrated International Women’s Day last week – a day that for many evoked a range of emotions; a day to gloat over the progress we’ve made and sulk over the hurdles we still face. For some, it was a day of celebration, recognising the achievements of women in various fields, from politics to science to arts. It was an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and to advocate gender equality and women’s rights. However, for others, the day brought frustration, anger and disappointment, particularly when reflecting on the ongoing challenges and inequalities that women face… Women worldwide celebrated International Women’s Day last week – a day that for many evoked a range of emotions; a day to gloat over the progress we’ve made and sulk over the hurdles we still face. For some, it was a day of celebration, recognising the achievements of women in various fields, from politics to science to arts
As a black woman, I navigate not only the gendered expectations placed upon me, but also the racial biases that pervade society and the media. Women worldwide celebrated International Women’s Day last week – a day that for many evoked a range of emotions; a day to gloat over the progress we’ve made and sulk over the hurdles we still face. For some, it was a day of celebration, recognising the achievements of women in various fields, from politics to science to arts.
It was an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and to advocate gender equality and women’s rights. However, for others, the day brought frustration, anger and disappointment, particularly when reflecting on the ongoing challenges and inequalities that women face… Women worldwide celebrated International Women’s Day last week – a day that for many evoked a range of emotions; a day to gloat over the progress we’ve made and sulk over the hurdles we still face. For some, it was a day of celebration, recognising the achievements of women in various fields, from politics to science to art
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