International Women’s Day: when women marched for Bread and Roses
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A closer look at history shows this day has its roots in women’s struggle that erupted after the Industrial Revolution, with women workers from trade unions mobilising for their rights, specifically garment workers in New York rising for better wages and working conditions.
International Women’s Day is observed worldwide every March 8; heads of states, governments, and private players and commercial brands send out messages celebrating women’s equality and empowerment , but often without acknowledging its historical roots.
source:thehindu.com
