Top ways to celebrate womanhood and the important women in your life

We all know women in different roles such as mothers, sisters, lovers, wives, colleagues, friends etc. Their contribution to our society at large is hard to ignore or forget. Had it not been for them, babies would have ceased to exist, men would have missed out on the unconditional love of his wife, and brothers would have missed out on sisters to share a special bond with. Only women have the power to produce life, and the pain they go through remains unmatched. This gives us every reason to celebrate the women in our lives and make them feel needed and acknowledged for their efforts and presence. Discover why womanhood is so important and how you can play your part in this.

Read ahead to find out about some ways to celebrate womanhood.

Vouch for women-owned companies

Just because you have a family that respects women and their achievements, it doesn’t mean that all families do. There are women who have to fight for their social and financial independence. If you know about a local woman-owned business, be vocal about it. This can motivate and inspire other women as entrepreneurs.

Raise funds for women’s charity and nonprofits

When you make contributions to a women’s charity for a cause that pertains to women, it helps them to move ahead in achieving their goals. Global issues like female infanticide, child and adult rape victims, domestic violence etc., need attention and correction as soon as possible. Advertise for the women-led charity and non-profit organisations that have done a good job in uplifting womanhood. You can generate funds to provide housing and education opportunities for the underprivileged.

Celebrate womanhood by educating children about inspirational women

Often our children’s textbooks fail to talk about the inspirational women of the world like the French physicist Marie Curie, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and others. That the world is patriarchal reflects very well in the childhood fantasy stories and history books.

Talk about the achievements of women’s rights activists

Had it not been for some women’s rights activists like Margaret Sanger, who achieved the approval of oral contraceptives; Eleanor Roosevelt who advocated the needs of female workers, or Malala Yousafzai, who is a Pakistani activist for female education, life for women wouldn’t have been as it is right now. Learning about these women and their impact can always be enlightening.

Discover how important womanhood is by learning about women who broke gender norms

Did you know that Junko Tabei broke gender stereotypes by successfully climbing Mt. Everest and reaching the seven peaks of the world? Learn about these facts and spread the word.

Learn about women who were women firsts

O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, Benazir Bhutto was the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan, Kathryn Bigelow was the first woman to win the academy award for best director, Marie Curie was the first woman to have won 2 Nobel Prizes in two different areas. Her groundbreaking work advanced the use of radiation in nuclear physics and to treat illnesses.

Watch movies with strong female leads

No challenge is too great for Katniss Evergreen of The Hunger Games or Margaret Fitzgerald of Million Dollar Baby. Watch movies with female protagonists and feel amazed!

Celebrate motherhood

The maternal mortality percentage is exceptionally high. The inequalities in access to quality healthcare vary geographically and politically. Women die due to complications during and after childbirth. The pain that a mother goes through during delivery is excruciating and deserves sincere thankfulness. So choose the best birthday gifts for her and express how indebted you are to her for your existence.

Conclusion

The empowerment of women is necessary for the world to be a better place. So never demean but only encourage!

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