International Men's Day: What It Is And Why You Should Celebrate?
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| International Men's Day: What It Is And Why You Should Celebrate? |
What is International Men's Day?
You can ask your friends, family, and colleagues what International Men's Day is. If you're fortunate enough to not know, you can go to their search bar on the Internet. All you'll see is a bunch of results from groups about feminism and anti-male hate, which isn't what International Men's Day is about.
Here's the real truth of what is International Men's Day and why you should celebrate it.
International Men's Day (IMD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on November 19 to recognize and celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men and boys all over the world.
It's important to remember that International Men's Day is not only about men, but is also about gender equality.
It's about highlighting and advocating for the achievements of boys, men, and boys.
Why should you celebrate International Men's Day?
International Men’s Day celebrates the social, cultural, political, and economic achievements of men. On November 19, 2016, the first annual International Men’s Day was celebrated. Since then, it has gone global. IMD is now celebrated on the third Saturday in November.
Every year, IMD builds momentum for men to gain more equality within their families, work, and society. International Men’s Day aims to encourage men to reflect on the situation of men and boys in the world.
What does IMD Mean?
In short, International Men’s Day means celebrating the great achievements of men and boys around the world and emphasizing the need to increase men’s opportunities, rights, and access to resources. IMD is celebrated on the third Saturday in November.
The History of IMD
Although it originated in the United Kingdom, International Men's Day is also observed in India, Germany, Kenya, Spain, and South Africa.
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It was first introduced in a newspaper article in 1978 by Ray Dalio, founder of the investment firm Bridgewater Associates, under the title 'International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It was not until 1998, that the organizers of International Men's Day decided to rename the day to celebrate "all genders."
International Men's Day also gets cultural and political recognition in the US as well. In 2005, then-President George W. Bush issued a proclamation recognizing IMD.
Diverse Perspectives of IMD
While women have always been at the forefront of societal advances, IMD celebrates and honors the contributions of male athletes, actors, musicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more. The holiday's official website, www.internationalmensday.com , points out that it "celebrates the contributions and achievements of men and boys to society" and offers a website with tips for the "ideas behind IMD and ideas for how to celebrate in your community" on the 19th.
Conclusion
It is easy to get distracted by the negative statistics surrounding men's health and the male image in society but we must continue to uplift, encourage, and appreciate our male counterparts and our male predecessors in all of their power and strength.
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