With Cold War-style politics gripping Eastern Europe this week, it seems fitting that one of the most iconic Soviet holidays is upon us: International Womens Day, which began as a socialist celebration of womens economic, political and social achievements. The holiday has become a modern-day marker of womens progress worldwide, such as the narrowing of the gender gap in workplaces and the fact that women outnumber men among university graduates worldwide. But it is also a reminder of the work that still lies ahead, which raises the question: how will economic, societal and technological shifts impact gender equality in two decades? In other words, imagine International Womens Day in 2035. huff.to/1fdA10Z
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 04:49:06 +0000