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Women's Day presentation for Primary School G2 students
- 2. International Women’s Dayis a day to think about how we can make the world a fairer place for all people. Girls and women and boys and men are not always treated the same. Introduction In the past, women in many countries (including the UK) were treated differently from men. They did not have the same opportunities and weren’t allowed to do the same things as men. Sometimes, they were seen as less important. Although the lives of many women have got better, this can unfortunately still happen today in some places.
- 3. In the past,women were not always allowed to: In the Past go to school or university; choose to get married or not; have a job or be paid fairly for it; vote in elections; choose to not have children; make important decisions about their lives or their families.
- 4. In the Past Boyswere seen as more valued than girls. Some cultures thought that girls were not as smart as boys. Many women were expected to get married at a young age and start a family. Women were not able to work in certain jobs because they were seen as ‘men’s jobs’.
- 5. International Women’s Daytakes place every year on 8th March. International Women’s Day celebrates the many amazing things done by women. It is a day to think about how women have influenced the world. International Women's Day
- 6. What Are YouGood At? Think about what you are good at. What are your friends good at? Do you have to be a boy to be good at some things and a girl to be good at others? Tell a friend what you think.
- 7. Women Can DoAnything
- 8. Everyone – girlsand boys – should be able to follow their dreams. Follow Your Dreams International Women’s Day was created to make sure that everyone, especially girls, has the right to be the best they can be. It’s important for boys to be the best they can be too!
- 9. What Do YouWant to Be? Girls or boys can do any of these jobs. Perhaps you'd like to be a builder, a firefighter or a doctor? What would you like to be when you’re older?
- 10. Inspiring Women International Women’sDay is a day when we can think about inspiring women and all of the good things they've done.
- 12. Marie Curie International Women’sDay Some inspiring women lived in the past. “I spent my life looking for ways to make poorly people better with medicine.” Florence Nightingale “I was a nurse who helped soldiers. I also made their hospitals much better.”
- 13. Rosa Parks International Women’sDay Some inspiring women campaigned for fairness. "I campaigned for black people to be treated fairly." Emmeline Pankhurst “I campaigned for the right of women to vote.”
- 14. Malala Yousafzai International Women’sDay There are many inspiring women alive today too. “I campaign for the rights of girls and women to have an education. I won a Nobel Peace Prize.” Mae Jemison “I was the first black woman astronaut to travel into space. I help people to learn about science.”
- 15. Why Celebrate International Women’sDay? International Women’s Day was first celebrated over 100 years ago in 1910. The aim was for men and women across the world to be treated equally.
- 16. Why Celebrate International Women’sDay? Since then, things have become much more equal for some men and women. However, we still need to work hard to make sure everyone is treated equally.
- 17. What Can WeDo Now? How can we make the world a fairer place? Share your answers to these questions. Does it matter if toys say ‘for boys’ or ‘for girls’? Does it matter if girls like football or boys like unicorns? Is it OK for boys to cry when they’re sad? Is it OK for girls to carry chairs or books around school?
- 18. Finally… All of uscan work together to create a world where everyone is equal. On 8th March, we celebrate women’s achievements and we challenge unfairness and inequality.