The origin of March 8th Women's Day is not only a day to commemorate the international women's struggle

The 2017 International Women's Day is coming soon. International Women's Day is also known as International Women's Day. Do you know the origin of International Women's Day? Next, for those friends who are interested, let’s learn about the relevant content of Women’s Day.

The Origin of International Women's Day

origin

On March 8, 1857, women garment and textile workers in New York, USA, held a protest against inhumane working conditions, 12-hour workday and low wages. The marchers were besieged and dispersed by the police. Two years later, also in March, these women organized the first trade union. On March 8, 1908, 15,000 women marched in New York City, demanding shorter working hours, better pay, voting rights, and a ban on child labor. Their slogan was "Bread and Roses", with bread symbolizing economic security and roses symbolizing a better quality of life. In May, the Socialist Party of America decided to designate the last Sunday in February as Women's Day in the country.

Overview

"International Women's Day", whose full name is "United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace", is also known as "March 8" Women's Day in China. It is a holiday established on March 8th every year to celebrate the important contributions and great achievements made by women in the economic, political and social fields.

significance

1. International Women's Day is not only a day to commemorate the international women's struggle, but the establishment of International Women's Day is a process that reflects the rise and development of the socialist women's movement and is in line with the development of the world socialist movement. At the same time, it is also to commemorate the more than 140 female workers who died in the Triangle Factory fire in New York, USA in 1911.

2. Chinese women, like women in other countries around the world, have made tremendous contributions and sacrifices for national independence, liberation, revolution and construction, and for world peace and human development and progress.