We commemorate a holiday as a spiritual support for a certain faith, but now it involves material consumption, perhaps, it really shouldn't be. You know why?
As Women's Day approaches, the topic of this holiday on the Internet is also heating up. However, among the many topics, the most concerned is not the origin of Women's Day, but what "gifts" should be given on Women's Day. Indeed, merchants know marketing, but also understand the psychology of female friends, in such a hot topic, major online shopping platforms "each show their talents".
Of course, with the arrival of the holidays, it is understandable to choose the same suitable gift for your mother, for your wife, for your sisters, or for yourself. However, even if we want to consume, even if we take advantage of the popularity of this festival, the most important point is to know where this festival comes from and why it is commemorated?
Origin of International Women's Day on 8 March
On March 8, 1909, women workers in Chicago, Illinois, and workers in the textile and apparel industry nationwide staged a massive strike to demand higher wages, an eight-hour day, and the right to vote. This was the first organized mass struggle of working women in history, and the power of working women was fully demonstrated. This struggle won widespread sympathy and enthusiastic response from women throughout the country and in other countries around the world, and was ultimately won.
Before the First World War, the shadow of war hung over the world, and the imperialists attempted to divide the colonies. In August 1910, the Second Congress of Socialists was held in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Representatives from 17 countries attended the meeting and discussed issues such as opposing imperialist arms expansion, safeguarding world peace, protecting the rights of women and children, and women's participation in politics. Presiding over the meeting was the famous German socialist revolutionary and famous communist fighter Clara A. Zetkin's initiative to designate 8 March as World Women's Struggle Day received unanimous support from the participants. Since then, "March 8" Women's Day has become a festival for women around the world to fight for their rights and liberation.
And the mainland began in 1922 we commemorate the 38th Day. The first mass commemoration of the 38th Festival by women in Chinese society was held in 1924 at Guangzhou University. In December 1949, the Administrative Commission of the Central People's Government designated March 8 as Women's Day. Since 1975, the United Nations has designated the International Women's Year as International Women's Day to recognize the tradition of ordinary women striving for equal participation in society. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution inviting countries to choose a certain day of each year as the United Nations Women's Rights Day and World Peace Day, in accordance with their own history and national traditions and customs. For the United Nations, International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March.
Therefore, International Women's Day on 8 March is a day for the women of the world to strive for peace, equality and development. Above all, it commemorates the tireless efforts of women in various countries to fight for their rights over the past century.
What should we do on Women's Day
In the current peaceful era and living a very happy life, when such a festival comes, we should have a rigorous and serious attitude, rather than overwhelming marketing and advertising. Yes, there is no problem with shopping skills, and consumption is naturally a very reasonable thing, but is it really correct enough to use such festivals to promote promotions to form a "irrational" consumption atmosphere for individual people?
In fact, some netizens are also saying that a festival does not need to be so serious and raised to the level of critical atmosphere. However, what I want to say is that we commemorate a certain festival to support a certain faith on a spiritual level, and now it involves consumption on the material level, perhaps, it is really a little undeserved.
Women, undoubtedly great. Their role in the entire history of mankind has exceeded that of men. We respect women and have no reason to lower their status. It is necessary to celebrate Women's Day on March 8, just don't over-consume the value of the holiday itself.
Friends in front of the screen, what do you think?
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