International Woman's Day. (59)
YoucannowLondon, Essex, England UK96 Threads 3,523 PostsTiger_Moth: Respect to Maya Angelou a woman of wisdom ,much poetry and books,author of " I know why caged birds sing."
Never heard of her 
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Youcannow: Never heard of her
Well you have now.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
Born: 4 April 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 28 May 2014, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Tiger_Moth: Well you have now.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
Born: 4 April 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 28 May 2014, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
I fail to see the relevance between civil rights & international women’s day .Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.
Born: 4 April 1928, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 28 May 2014, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Youcannow: I fail to see the relevance between civil rights & international women’s day .
Then I'll educate you shall I.This years theme for International Woman's Day is " BREAK THE BIAS"
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jac_the_gripper: Just the one woman, then.
I didn't want to appear greedy.------ This thread is Archived ------
Youcannow: No it’s not . It’s a celebration of women, where men spoil their partners with gifts and if you don’t have a man , the day is irrelevant.
I'm thinking that you're confusing it with 'mother's day' or something... International woman's day has never ever been about getting spoiled by one's partner.
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Youcannow: I fail to see the relevance between civil rights & international women’s day .
That's because you fail to accept that 'International Woman's Day' has nothing to do with getting spoiled by one's partner and everything to do with Women's rights ...------ This thread is Archived ------
Selenite: I'm thinking that you're confusing it with 'mother's day' or something...
International woman's day has never ever been about getting spoiled by one's partner.
So how would it differ from any other day for you , if that were the case ?International woman's day has never ever been about getting spoiled by one's partner.
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Selenite: That's because you fail to accept that 'International Woman's Day' has nothing to do with getting spoiled by one's partner and everything to do with Women's rights ...
Women’s day is a little dated now . They have all the rights men do , so it’s a pointless day in essence .
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Youcannow: So how would it differ from any other day for you , if that were the case ?
I'd get together with other women and attend talks, lunch and the Mayor hands 'gifts' or a ''plaque'' to a few women who have stood out for their personal acheivements. That's how it's celebrated even in the small village where I live. About 3 years ago I received a plaque for my contribution to our local community
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Selenite: Back pedalling a little are we?
Did you just have a quick read on the net and realise you put your foot in it?
You know my stance on equality. Did you just have a quick read on the net and realise you put your foot in it?
If I believed in equality, I would resent all those women in Ukraine who are fleeing their country & not staying put to fight .
But I don’t because I believe it’s a mans job to fight wars , not women’s .
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Youcannow: Women’s day is a little dated now .
They have all the rights men do , so it’s a pointless day in essence .
No they don't. In many countries women still don't have the same rights as men. They have all the rights men do , so it’s a pointless day in essence .
Even in the West there is still wage inequality in some industries.
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Youcannow: You know my stance on equality.
If I believed in equality, I would resent all those women in Ukraine who are fleeing their country & not staying put to fight .
But I don’t because I believe it’s a mans job to fight wars , not women’s .
Don't be obtuse.If I believed in equality, I would resent all those women in Ukraine who are fleeing their country & not staying put to fight .
But I don’t because I believe it’s a mans job to fight wars , not women’s .
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Selenite: I'd get together with other women and attend talks, lunch and the Mayor hands 'gifts' or a ''plaque'' to a few women who have stood out for their personal acheivements. That's how it's celebrated even in the small village where I live.
About 3 years ago I received a plaque for my contribution to our local community
Maybe you have a lot of leisure time to be able to achieve that accolade. About 3 years ago I received a plaque for my contribution to our local community
Most men have to work long hours without much recognition.
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Youcannow:
I believe it’s a mans job to fight wars , not women’s .
Exactly; just as it is a man's job to start them. I believe it’s a mans job to fight wars , not women’s .
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Selenite: Don't be obtuse.
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Circlip: Exactly; just as it is a man's job to start them.
There are some very influential women who are involved in this war , from both sides .------ This thread is Archived ------
Youcannow: There are some very influential women who are involved in this war , from both sides .
Sorry, I thought you were talking about war in general, 
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Circlip: Sorry, I thought you were talking about war in general,
Even past wars had influential women directly involved, dating back to cleopatra .------ This thread is Archived ------
Youcannow: Even past wars had influential women directly involved, dating back to cleopatra .
So to say that men are overwhelmingly responsible for most of the wars throughout history would be wrong, would it? Well I can only thank you for correcting my misconception.------ This thread is Archived ------
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