International Women's Day

What's the primary purpose of International Women's Day?

• To increase awareness of human rights

• To encourage competition among genders

• To celebrate women's achievements and encourage action for gender equality

What does gender equality mean?

• Men and women should have different rights

• Everyone should have same rights and opportunities regardless of gender

• Only women should receive special priviliges

When did the fight for women's suffrage begin to gain momentum?

• Late 18th century

• Early 19th century

• Late 19th century

Which significant event changed societal attitudes toward women's roles in the workplace?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The First World War

• The Women's Rights Movement

What role did women play during World War I?

• They were not allowed to work at all

• They took jobs that were previously excluded from them

• They only worked in hospitals

When did women in the UK first gain the right to vote?

• In 1914

• In 1918

• In 1928

Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?

• A famous doctor

• A leader in the fight for women's suffrage

• A politician and a writer