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What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about International Women’s Day?
Why do you think March 8 is celebrated around the world?
What colors or symbols do you connect with International Women’s Day?

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What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

What International Women’s Day means and where it began (00:00 – 01:30)

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1. According to the video, International Women’s Day is more than flowers and social media posts. What is it about?

History, rights, and equality
Shopping and entertainment
Only politics
Sports and travel

2. In the early 20th century, what was one problem women faced in many countries?

They owned most factories
They could not vote
They had too many leadership roles
They were paid more than men

3. Who proposed an international women’s day at the 1910 conference in Copenhagen?

A U.S. president
Malala Yusfsai
Marie Curi
Claraara Zetkin

What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

Why March 8 became the date and how it became global (01:30 – 02:40)

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1. What did women in Russia protest for in 1917?

More national holidays
Bread and peace
Lower prices for flowers
New fashion laws

2. When did the United Nations officially recognize March 8 as International Women’s Day?

1975
1909
1911
2010

3. What does the color purple represent in the video?

Wealth and success
Power and money
Justice and dignity
Luck and health

What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

How people celebrate today and what actions matter (02:40 – 04:30)

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1. Which example does the video give of a traditional gift in Italy on March 8?

Yellow mimosa flowers
Bread and peace posters
Purple candles
Red roses only

2. What does the video say is still unequal in many places today?

The color purple
The date of World War I
The number of days in March
Leadership roles

3. What message does the video give about making a difference?

Small actions matter
Nothing can change
Only world leaders can help
Celebration is not important

What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

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1. What is one main purpose of International Women’s Day, according to the video?

To start a new year
To celebrate only one country’s history
To promote equality and honor women’s rights
To replace other public holidays

2. Which sequence best matches the video’s timeline?

1909 U.S. national day → 1910 Copenhagen proposal → 1911 first celebrations
1917 Russia protest → 1911 first celebrations → 1910 proposal
1911 first celebrations → 1909 U.S. national day → 1910 proposal
1975 UN recognition → 1917 Russia protest → 1909 U.S. national day

3. Why is March 8 significant in the video?

It marks the end of World War I
It is the day Claraara Zetkin was born
It is the only day people can march
It became the official date after the 1917 strike in Russia

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

What is International Women’s Day? 💜 and why is March 8 celebrated around the world?

Why do you think International Women’s Day is described as both “celebration and reflection”?
Which issue mentioned in the video (education, careers, leadership, safety, pay gap) feels most important in your community, and why?
The video says “Small actions matter.” What are 2-3 small actions students can take at school to support equality?
How should countries celebrate International Women’s Day: with holidays, marches, education events, or something else? Explain your choice.