People gradually forget the story.On the day when they used to congratulate the defenders, including women in military duty, they now give presents to all the stronger sex. But which days are women, which days are men? Which date for congratulations will be correct?
Gender Holidays
Tradition to congratulate each other just withbelonging to the opposite sex did not originate from scratch. The original meaning of these holidays was completely different. Thus, modern international women's day occurred on the date when feminists celebrated a day of solidarity in the struggle for rights and emancipation. It all started with the textile workers' strike in 1857, when workers protested against intolerable working conditions and demanded an increase in wages. And if this holiday, having undergone many changes and having lost its belligerent meaning, is now considered very common, then the male counterparts are not so popular and not all have such serious historical prerequisites.
International holidays of men
Fully analogous to March 8 can be considered the date November 19. For 15 years, this day marks the International Day of Men. This holiday was established by the UN, but so far it is not so popular.
Surprisingly, but international men's dayaims to attract public attention to the issue of gender discrimination of the stronger sex. This may sound strange, but feminists who seek equal rights for women have succeeded in some countries so that, one can say, the oppression of men has begun. In addition, every year the most relevant topic is chosen for the holiday. The day can be devoted to men's health and psychological well-being or a positive role in the family and society. In general, gender holidays are necessary for people to remember that the basic rights of different genders should be equal.
More and more it is said that the family is quitea woman can provide it if she is good at it, and a man can keep an eye on children and the household. In some countries, young fathers may well get paid leave to care for a child. Of course, all this could have been implemented before
Even in the case of divorce in some countries, menmay be entitled to the residence of children with them if the court considers that this would be better. Earlier in practice, such cases were rare - in Russia it is still almost impossible to dispute the custody of the mother, if for no good reason.
Зародившись в Тринидад и Тобаго, традиция celebrating this holiday has spread only to a small number of countries. But since it first appeared only in 1999, it is hoped that soon the men's day will gain popularity along with the women's day.
history of the holiday
The idea that the stronger sex also needs itsthe day by analogy with women’s sounded in the middle of the 20th century, but it didn’t go further. Finally, in the 90s on the initiative of Professor Thomas Oaster from the USA, who worked in
Международный мужской день, каким он известен Today, it was established on the initiative of Jerome Tiluxinghe from the University of the West Indies. November 19 was taken because his father was born that day, who, he believed, was an excellent role model.
In different countries, the celebration takes placedifferently. The figures differ in various sources, but some minimal events dedicated to men are held on November 19 in about 60 countries in Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia. In Russia, this holiday too, but there is also its own. In some other states, there are also special dates, which, although they were established for another purpose, gradually transformed into "Men's Day".
National holidays
In many countries, holidays existed and continue to be celebrated
In many countries, the main male day isa holiday that initially did not apply to all the representatives of the stronger sex. Over time, he gained a modern role and popularity. This is Father's Day, which is popular in a large number of countries - from the USA and Canada to China and Thailand. Dates vary - in some places it's June and July, and somewhere - March or May. Like Mother's Day - this is a very popular holiday. And on this holiday, congratulate even those who have not yet become fathers because of their youth. Just because they care and support for tender women.
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Этот праздник был учрежден в 1922 году и originally wore a completely different name. It was the "Day of the Red Army and Navy," that is, it was dedicated to servicemen. Later it was renamed several times, and finally acquired a modern name, while at the same time losing a military tone.
May have affected the proximity of the holiday on March 8, butOn February 23, for some reason, it was unofficially perceived as the main male day in Russia and several countries of the former USSR. It was at this time that women give gifts to their spouses and friends, congratulate colleagues. In addition, since 2002, this day officially became non-working, as on March 8. And although this holiday is already gradually losing its original meaning, it is not planned to rename it, and this is probably the right decision, because all the representatives of the stronger sex are potential defenders of the motherland and women. And although February 23 is not an international men's day, it is much more popular in the CIS.
Professional holidays
Traditions
No matter how this holiday is called, in manycountries have various traditions in its conduct. For example, the father’s day in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA, is very reverent - children prepare gifts, those who study in colleges or work away from their families try to get to their native city for at least a couple of days.
And in Germany, in the same holiday menthey get together with their company and do their favorite things - they fish, play football or go on a picnic with nature - there are a lot of options. The only condition is
In Italy, men are given wine on this day.It is impossible to celebrate seriously, because this date has ceased to be official, but it used to be a holiday. Women on this holiday do not skimp on compliments and souvenirs to others.
In the esoteric
Among fortune tellers and those involved in conspiracieslove spells and other similar things, there is a separation of some procedures. There is even such a thing as women's and men's days of the week. Reception by fortune-tellers of people and the reading of plots should be directly dependent on the sex of the person asking for and the purpose of the actions. So which days are men? Traditionally, they are considered to be Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and the second, respectively, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. This means that a woman who wants to attract good luck must read the plot on her day, and if her goal is to find a groom, then a man’s.
Conclusion
Although in recent decadesgender roles have become very conditional, people still need to remember who they are, not opposing themselves to the opposite sex. Women and men need each other and complement each other. And it is always necessary to remember this, and not only on the days of gender holidays. After all, giving your halves warmth, care and love can and should be constantly, and not just in honor of some memorable date.
