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How to Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Many “holidays” that we come across are little more than promotional spots, but Women’s Equality Day is official–as in U.S. Congress designated official. At the behest of Rep. Bella Abzug, in 1971 the U.S. Congress declared Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Isn’t that a nice holiday? Here’s to the suffragists!
So how does one celebrate Women’s Equality Day?
Register to Vote
Chances are you’re already registered to vote. But, just in case you’re not, what better way to celebrate a day commemorating a woman’s right to vote, than registering to vote? It doesn’t get more poetic than that. You can register right here at our Election ‘08 page under the “Get Involved” column.
Sign a Petition to Support Women’s Health Rights
The Bush administration is proposing a new regulation that would discourage doctors and health-care clinics from providing birth control to women who need it. This regulation would require federal health programs to certify that they will hire nurses and other providers who openly object to abortion or contraception in order to receive federal aid to run their programs. You can let your members of Congress know that you oppose this attack on women’s health and individual rights by signing this petition.
Visit a Women’s History Organization or Museum
Check out the National Women’s History Project for a comprehensive directory of Women’s History Organizations and Museums listed by state.
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add your comment »Hey I think its useless to spend our time in finding whether woman is equal to men or not. The Ultimate point is that we should learn to respect each other views and sentiments. Above all these we should not forget that we are all human beings and treat each other as human beings.
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i think the idea of "men and women being same" is completely wrong.they can never be same,they dont have to.still they can respect each other with all their differences and keep the world going on peacefully.i believe women are far more powerful(its the good power,not the evil destructive power)than men.
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Women's Equality Day????
Why would any woman want to be 'equal' to men?
Is that why they like to open the door by themselves, pull the chair out in a restaurant no matter how heavy the chair is?
Does that 'Equality' also mean that men should be able to give birth?
I am a women and a mother and are very proud of it. I would not like to insist that I should/want to do a man's job. I enjoy tremendously being pampered by my man. I makes me feel that I am special to him.
I enjoy being protected by my man. It makes me feel save.
I like when he opens the door for me, especially when I have my hands full with files. But I don't mind to open the door for him if his hands are full.
Common women, get a grip on your Confidence. We know who we are, we do not have to make a point of what we are by having a Women Equality Day.
I don't want to be 'equal' to men.
But I want to have my right as a woman.
Have children when I want them.
Have an opinion of my own.
Dress how I like to dress (and not how he wishes me to).
What is your point in having that day?
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