A TRIBUTE TO ALL THE SELFLESS CONTRIBUTORS: WOMEN'S DAY

"Women are oppressed and are fit to be at homes. They are not able to work in the outer world and do things that matter. They are emotional and they lack in strength to achieve anything great. They are fragile and they are not capable of dreaming higher and they shouldn't be allowed to make their own decisions", these conceptions regarding women were debunked decades ago. Women went on to achieve numerous feats and have created history that they have quashed every single conception mentioned above and several such existing stereotypes.

There isn't a single field or domain that is untouched by women these days. They have excelled in numerous fields & events and never did they let a single factor stop or hinder them from achieving whatever they've dreamt of. They have become mountaineers, naturalists, astronomers, astronauts, artists, cobblers, blacksmiths, pilots, engineers, doctors, businesswomen and what not. They have demonstrated strength in times of weakness and bravery in times of darkness. They have worked hard and leaped so far to the front that they have become a symbol of power and strength. Commemorating their achievements and strengthening their beliefs, a day is dedicated as a tribute for all the women internationally i.e., March 8th. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women.

International Women's Day (IWD) grew out of the efforts in the early 20th century to promote women's rights, especially suffrage, the right to vote. There has been numerous battles for women to fight to get the right to vote for women. Some people felt it to be unnecessary while some felt the need for women's vote to be nothing short of a sin. In its campaign for female enfranchisement, the Socialist Party of America in 1909 held the first National Woman's Day, which was highlighted by mass meetings across the United States. An International Women's Conference was organized by the German activist Clara Zetkin, in 1910 in the women's office.