Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day

Why do we need Women's Rights? Let's find out:

Multiple Choice

When did Women in Russia gain the right to 350 jobs previously banned to Women

• Jan 1st 1957

• Jan 1st 1997

• Jan 1st 2018

• Jan 1st 2021

Imagine you had a dream job and it was illegal to pursue it because of your race

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Choice

In 2015, which country did finally granted women the right to vote and run for office:

• France

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• South Korea

Imagine if half the population got to decide on the laws that govern your life.

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Choice

True or False: In A Nigerian husband is permitted to hit his wife, under Section 55 of the Penal Code, for the purposes of “correcting” her.

• True

• False

Imagine if it was perfectly legal for someone to physically or mentally abuse you.

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Select

The Gender Pay Gap refers to the fact that women are consistently paid less than men. What is the cause of this difference? (check all that apply)

• In some countries and specific career fields, women are discouraged by governments, media, or community from pursuing higher education in higher paying fields in favour of lower paying jobs (eg. nurse, childcare, secretary, cook).

• Motherhood, causes income loss or delays in career advancement (something men never have to experience, even if they want a child too).

• Men are less likely to participate in household or caregiving duties, forcing women to make sacrifices with their time at work, in order to care for the home.

• People in charge of hiring, pay, and promotion hold bias that women do not have the qualities suitable for such responsibilities and thus higher pay

• Companies tend to protect employees who have financial or personal connections to them, in favour of qualified women (the clan mentality)

Imagine if you worked hard and graduated with top marks but were paid less because of someone else's opinions about you.

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Choice

How much extra money does a woman have to spend in her lifetime on Period Costs

• $500

• $1000

• $5000

• Over $10,000

Menstruation is a biological process experienced by most women and is not a choice.

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Select

What are some reasons we see fewer women in roles such as Political Leaders or Business Executives (check any that apply):

• Women are judged more harshly than men and expected to do more on the job than their male coworker

• Family responsibilities (pregnancy, maternity leave, unfair distribution of household duties) robs women of time and money needed to advance their career

• Women are often discouraged by school, media, family, or friends and encouraged to follow traditional stereotypical roles

• People in power to promote women hold beliefs that women do not have the qualities to be leaders

There are no biological differences between men's and women's leadership skills.

This is why we need women's rights

Open Ended

Here are 8 male and female athletes. What is the difference between the way these men and women are portrayed:

Media constantly focuses on a woman's appearance, while for men the focus is on their achievements.

This is why we need women's rights

Multiple Choice

True or False. Women are more likely to experience sexual harassment (any unwanted sexual behaviour) than men:

• True

• False

Sexual Harassment has severe traumatic and negative consequences on a human's mental health

This is why we need women's rights

Women's Day is not about praising women. Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The day also marks a call for action. We need to continue to fight for the rights of women and minorities and prevent any forms of discrimination that continue worldwide.

So what can you do?

- Participate in your community by voting, signing petitions, attending rallies, and demanding a change in policies that affect your community

- Educate yourself, family and friends on the information you learned in this presentation

- Break stereotypes through your word choices and actions

- Support qualified women aiming for leadership roles in your classrooms, colleges, universities, and communities

- Listen to speakers who can share their experiences with discrimination and help you gain a better understanding of why this matters

- Boycott people, organizations, or social media accounts that promote discrimination or stereotypes of any kind

Women's Rights are Human Rights. Choose to make a difference!

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