Women's Equality Day 2021: History, Significance and other details
Read more to know about the details of Women's Equality Day.
August 26 is commemorated in the United States to honour American women gaining the constitutional right to vote. This year, the United States is commemorating the 101st year of Women’s Equality Day. In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified.
History of the day
In 1971, August 26 was established by the United States Congress as "Women’s Equality Day" on the request of Rep. Bella Abzug which was approved in 1973. President of the United States, Richard Nixon issued the first official proclamation to commemorate this day every year.
Significance of the day
Women’s Equality Day honours the 19th Amendment’s passage as well as draws attention to women’s ongoing struggles towards gaining full equality.
As reported by News18, "over the last century, great women have proven the traditional stereotypes wrong by demonstrating to the world what women are capable of doing, from Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt fighting for civil rights and equality to brilliant scientists like Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, and Jane Goodall. The previous century has shown more than ever before what both men and women are capable of doing when given the opportunity."
