Women's Day was originally established to recognize and commemorate the contributions made by women in various fields. And now the 38th Women's Day seems to have departed from the original intention at that time, and has become the so-called "Goddess Day", "Gift Day", and "Dating Festival", which has become the reason for capital to pursue profits, and has become a large consumption that men are afraid of.
On the day of the Goddess Day, the city's hotels were full, young people went out to eat with their ID cards, and even many people who started a family would work overtime inexplicably that day!
Flowers sold out ......*The jewelry store is crowded with people......
That's not what Women's Day was supposed to do, so what is the reason and original intention of its establishment? Why do many people feel bad now? This article will give you an in-depth interpretation.
Women's Day, the full name of "United Nations Women's Rights and International Peace Day", is a holiday established on March 8 every year to celebrate the important contributions and great achievements made by women in the economic, political and social fields.
The holiday originated in the early 20th century in the United States and Europe, when women workers bravely took to the streets to strike and demonstrate in order to fight for equal rights with men.
In 1909, women workers in the United States went on strike for the first time, demanding shorter working hours, higher wages, and the right to vote. In the years that followed, the movement gradually spread across Europe. In 1910, the Second Women's Congress of the International Socialists was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, and delegates from 17 countries unanimously decided to make March 8 as International Women's Day in order to promote the unity and emancipation of international working women.
This resolution was supported by the international communist movement and was put into practice in the ** revolution of 1917. The Soviet Union declared March 8 as Women's Day and gave it a new meaning, that is, to commemorate the heroic sacrifice of women in the struggle against capitalist and imperialist aggression.
Since then, Women's Day has gradually become a global holiday, and many countries have designated it as an official holiday to recognize and commemorate the contributions made by women in various fields.
The original significance of Women's Day is to commemorate and affirm the important role of women in social development, and it is to inherit and promote the courageous fighting spirit of female workers. The establishment of this festival not only improves the status and influence of women in society, but also promotes gender equality and the protection of women's rights and interests.
In addition, Women's Day also symbolizes women's pursuit of freedom, independence and equality. It is a reminder that women should have equal rights and opportunities with men at all levels of the family, the workplace and society. At the same time, the festival is also an opportunity for women's self-reflection and self-improvement, encouraging women to constantly pursue self-improvement and development.
However, with the development of society and the changes of the times, Women's Day has gradually departed from its original intention and become a festival that has been commercialized and entertained. Now, many people refer to this day as "Goddess Day" or even "Gift Day" or "Dating Day".
In the context of more men and fewer women, and in the context of men's "fear of wives", women have become strong in the field of social life. And what gifts to receive on the Goddess's Day has also become a way for women to compare and show off, but it hurts the male compatriots, not to show it, to be scolded as a straight man of steel, to express it lightly, and to be said to be insincere.
Even now many men have a fear of "festivals", what goddess day, Valentine's Day, Qixi Festival, birthday, every festival has to be budgeted in advance, it seems that you don't express, don't make women satisfied, you are a stingy person, an unqualified man!
In the context of the market economy, commercial interests have become an important force to promote the evolution of the festival. Capital has taken a fancy to women's consumption hotspots, and closely linked the image of women with consumerism. What kind of woman should be ruthless to herself, and men make money for women to spend, etc. Instill in people the concept of consumption.
This also gives many women the illusion that they are goddesses and should be held in the palm of their hands by men. I have to find a rich and handsome person, and ordinary men are not worthy of their own ......But such high expectations are out of touch with reality. So now there are more and more high-quality older leftover women, not that they don't want to find them, but that there are too few men who meet her conditions!
It is not difficult to understand that in the festival of men, all kinds of products from cosmetics and clothing to jewelry are marketed under the name of "Goddess Day" in an attempt to attract the attention of female consumers. This kind of commercial hype not only distorts the original intention of the festival, but also makes women a commoditized existence.
* It also played a key role in the evolution of the festival. Influenced by capital, and in order to attract audiences and readers, some ** will deliberately emphasize the entertainment and consumption of the festival, simplify the image of women to "goddesses" or "princesses", and emphasize that men should pay for women on this day, give gifts, etc. This kind of propaganda not only exacerbates the formation of gender stereotypes, but also creates misunderstandings and resistance among men about Women's Day.
The rise of internet culture has also had an impact on the evolution of these festivals. On the Internet, some bad practices began to spread, and some people took the opportunity to promote irresponsible and immoral behavior. For example, some people will post inappropriate remarks or ** on social media to associate Women's Day with vulgar, vulgar content. The impact of this kind of Internet culture not only violates social morality and ethical norms, but also brings greater psychological burden and mental pressure to men.
The change of social attitudes is also one of the important reasons for the evolution of the festival. In modern society, with the improvement of women's status and the popularization of gender equality, many people have begun to question the meaning and value of traditional Women's Day. Some argue that Women's Day should be a holiday that emphasizes women's rights and equality, rather than a holiday that is commercialized and entertained. This shift in perception has led some people to begin to see Women's Day as a "formalized" holiday, losing interest and enthusiasm for it.
And such a change not only deviates from the original intention of establishing the festival, but also hurts many people. For men, in addition to the consumption of a gift, it also adds a lot of psychological burden. And for women, what they get is not real recognition and respect! It is a kind of coercion and transaction based on material and **!
To re-understand and promote the value and significance of Women's Day, businesses and enterprises should assume social responsibility, avoid excessive commercialization and entertainment festivals, and respect the real needs and rights and interests of women.
Society should also strengthen the promotion and education of the concept of gender equality, and take into account the pressure of men while raising people's awareness and respect for the status and value of women. Respecting women, caring for women, supporting women's development, and jointly creating a more harmonious and inclusive social environment are what everyone wants to see. But don't deviate from the original intention and value of Women's Day!