What You Should Not Do on Women’s Day

International Women's Day is a celebration of women's achievements, as well as a call to action for gender equality. While it's a day to uplift and empower women, it's also important to remember what not to do on Women's Day. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Don't Tokenise Women

Women's Day is not an excuse to tokenise them or treat them as a novelty. Avoid making women feel like they are only being celebrated because of their gender. Instead, acknowledge and celebrate women's contributions to society and their achievements in their respective fields.

Stop Patronising

It's important to avoid patronising women on Women's Day or, in fact, any other day. Avoid using a condescending tone or assuming that women need special treatment because of their gender. Women are capable and strong and should be treated as such.

Don't Make Assumptions About their Experiences

Every woman's experience is different, and it's important to avoid making assumptions about what women have gone through or what they need. Listen to women's stories and experiences and try to understand the challenges they face. Don't dismiss their experiences or assume that you know what they need.

Don't Limit Her

Women are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to and it's important not to limit them based on their gender. Encourage women to pursue their dreams & ambitions and support them in their endeavours. Don't assume that certain careers or fields are off-limits to women.

Don't Ignore Intersectionality

Women's experiences are not monolithic and it's important to recognise the ways in which race, class, sexual orientation and other factors intersect with gender. Women from marginalised communities face unique challenges that should not be ignored. It's important to listen to and uplift the voices of all women, regardless of their background.

Don't Make it Only About a Single Day

While Women's Day is an important day to celebrate and uplift women, it's important to remember that the fight for gender equality cannot be won within just a day. Don't limit your activism or support to just one day. Instead, commit to working towards a more equal society every day, throughout the year.

Don't Exclude Men

While Women's Day is primarily about celebrating women, it's also important to include men in the conversation. Men can be valuable allies in the fight for gender equality and excluding them from the conversation can be counterproductive. Instead, encourage men to be part of the conversation and work towards creating a more equal society.

In conclusion, other than avoiding shallow or stereotypical Women's Day gifts, avoid the aforementioned points too. By keeping these things in mind, we can create a better and equal society for all.