The purple ribbon represent International Women’s day

R – E – S – P – E – C – T as Aretha Franklin sang was a song to give every strong woman out there a voice! Hence its a woman’s anthem to this day! Yes that song is from almost 50 years ago… But it speaks volumes! This coming is Tuesday is International Woman’s Day! A day to not only celebrate the respect, appreciation, and love towards females who have made a difference from politics, economy, and social achievements; but also us smaller women who strive to be good people on a regular basis! I mean, we are made of sugar, spice and all things nice… there’s only so little we can do wrong… I’m kidding! Men and women were created equally; we just smell nicer! 😉 

So what are you going to do for yourself that day? I mean its obvious you deserve it! How about gather your favourite women and have a stellar girls night?? Whether the conversation be when your next mani-pedi session will be or when there will be the next female president; there is nothing like spending time with your favourite like minded ladies! 

Fun Fact: Some like to wear a purple ribbon on International Women’s Day! Will you be wearing one?

Is there still a fight to fight as females?? Indeed there is!

In a Canada based article published June of 2015; it was found that there still is a large salary gap between men and women. Based on a study conducted by Catalyst Canada, a non profit organisation, a Canadian woman earns eighty two cents for every dollar a man makes! The only positive is that the statistic is slightly better than our southern neighbours the United States; but its still not acceptable! It is understood that this gap is due to the fact that women take time off for child care; is that acceptable? What is your opinion? Not all women choose to have children especially in a career driven world; is that fair that an assumption is made and hence salaries are docked? Even if a women has a child; a man is also privy to his own child. Will he not take time off to tend to his children? It is indeed possible. Should gender assumptions and stereotypes made by corporations be allowed to dictate salary? 

Although we have come miles from where gender inequality used to be; there is no doubt we are far from equal in politics, the workplace and sometimes even in the home. It will be a continuous battle until its a direct 50/50. We as women need to band together to not only raise awareness but also accept our battle and rise above it! Its days like International Women’s Day where we see what changes have been made; and what changes need to be made! Let’s make sure our future generation see this day as a piece of history rather than their present reality.