Dear students and readers of this blog,Today, as you know, is 8 March, a significant day in our calendar. But to speak about it, let me use the words of Women Watch (United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality):
"International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation."
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation."
Watch this video on firsts at the White House, by First Ladies:
Now we've talked about American First Ladies, here you have a video that I think is quite interesting, and not too difficult. President Barack Obama and the First Lady speak about the achievements of women around the world at a reception at the White House marking International Women’s Day (transcript also available here.) A bit long, but worth watching.
From here, I would like to pay homage to all inspirational women in the world, the ones in the video below, the ones that are not there, and the anonymous ones, the ones no one knows anything about, the ones we do not see on TV or in the news.
Today, in our Nivel Intermedio class, I am going to give my students an article from the magazine THINK IN ENGLISH called "SHOULD MEN BE ABOLISHED?"
PLEASE WRITE A COMMENT GIVING YOUR ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!!
Well, I don´t think men should be abolished ,though I have a trick to open a jar. You only have to make a little hole on the top with the knife so the air can go out. Therefore, if it´s for that, we don´t need them. Actually, just for a little thing such as changing a wheel in your car!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don´t think men should be abolished ,though I have a trick to open a jar. You only have to make a little hole on the top with the knife so the air can go out. Therefore, if it´s for that, we don´t need them. Actually, just for a little thing such as changing a wheel in your car!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks, Paloma, for your contribution!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Paloma.And besides Who hang our paintings, fix a socket, the computer...Of course we can do!!! But they are for those little things.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Thanks for sharing your opinion, Marysol. I really hope we can enjoy the comment of a man soon!!
ReplyDeleteJust a couple of things:
- Who hangs...
- fixes...
- Of course we can do IT, but they are there for those little things...
I think that we can do all stuff without a man, if we want. I'm able to changing a wheel in my car,to fixes a socket,to hang a painting, in fact, I did it.
ReplyDeleteBut women need somebody who love,someone who make you feel the only girl in the world, someone who protec you and you can care too.
I don't think men should be abolished, but they should be reeducated, and some women too.
Some years ago my husband gave an advice to a friend
If you don't want put a washing machine any more, you should make a mistake.
It never fault.
I kown, he has to be reeducated!