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Today is International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also is a day of action in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. We all know the world couldn’t run without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts!

Many organizations come together in this day to help and encourage you to take action to start making substantive change for women worldwide. Below are just a few:

  • International Day of Women – Get Involved
  • UN Women

Although the day wasn’t officially recognized until 1977 by the United Nations, the history of the celebration can be traced back to the early as 1909 with rallies and calls for equal rights for women across North America and Europe.

Russia was the first to have an International Women’s Day in 1913 and in 1914 German and England were the first to celebrate this day on March 8 as it is celebrated today. (While London’s was more of a rally than a celebration, at least in the first year).

The day remained predominantly a communist holiday until about 1967 when it was taken up by second-wave feminists. The day re-emerged as a day of activism in the late 1960’s and 1970’s. The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in the International Women’s Year, 1975. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women’s rights and world peace.

On this day of action for women’s equal rights, what will you do to make a difference? Here’s some ideas for ways to get involved.

Thanks to Top Agency for sharing information with us on this great day.

Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: father, fatherhood, international women's day, woman, women

Media’s Portrayal of Women, Sending the Wrong Message to Our Daughters

August 14, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

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As a father of girls I am always concerned about my girls’ self esteem. This video explores the Media’s portrayal of women and is a must watch for all parents of girls!

Filed Under: dads with daughters, fatherhood Tagged With: father, fatherhood, girls, media's portrayal of women, self esteem, women

Media’s Portrayal of Women, Sending the Wrong Message to Our Daughters

August 14, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

victorias-secret-models-with-and-without-makeup

As a father of girls I am always concerned about my girls’ self esteem. This video explores the Media’s portrayal of women and is a must watch for all parents of girls!

Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: father, fatherhood, girls, media's portrayal of women, self esteem, women

Seven ways to empower women and girls this International Women’s Day

March 8, 2012 by dadofdivas 5 Comments

Today is International Women’s Day when thousands of events are held to honor the achievements of women around the world. Cindy Breilh, Women of Vision national director, offers seven easy ways for women to provide for daughters, sisters and mothers — women around the world, right in our own neighborhoods and here at home.
1. Save a woman’s life in child birth:
Did you know that in countries like Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Bolivia, having a baby is one of the most dangerous things a woman can do? By helping train local midwives in remote communities, you could save a life. Visit StrongWomenStrongWorld.org to learn more.

2. Mentor a girl close to home:
A growing poverty rate, poor-performing schools, and teen violence make it tough to be a girl growing up here in our own country. Reach out and influence the life of a young girl in your own community by volunteering as a tutor or mentor. Get connected at BBBS.org.

3. Use your voice to stop trafficking:
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation affects girls and women in horrific ways all around the world, but the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in the US Senate can help end the practice. Contact your Senators and ask them to renew this bill to protect women and girls, both here in the US and around the world.

4. Invest in a small business owner:
Websites like WorldVisionMicro.org or Kiva.org connect you to hardworking women entrepreneurs, waiting to realize their dream of a dressmaking business, chicken farm, or food stall that will help them provide for their family. Even better, when the loan is paid off, your donated funds are loaned out again and again to make a bigger impact.

5. Provide the ticket to education—clean water:
One of the most common reasons girls in poor communities miss schooling is the lack of clean water in their village. Millions of girls and women spend several hours each day fetching water—often dirty and dangerous to their health—instead of attending school. Give the gift of clean water, and open the door to education for a young girl.

6. Band together with like-minded women:
Whatever your passion for helping other women, you’ll do it better—and have more fun doing it—with other women excited about the same cause. National movements like Women of Vision can connect you to a network of resources while allowing you to grow your own local group of women who want to make the world better for girls and their mothers.

7. Tell the women in your life that you care:
Empowering women starts right in our families, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Celebrate this International Women’s Day by writing a note of thanks to that teacher who encouraged you years ago, picking up coffee for that new mom in your office who’s struggling to balance it all, or telling your own sister, daughter, or mother how much you appreciate them.

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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

Filed Under: Guest Post Tagged With: girls, self-empowerment, women

I Took the Brave Woman ( @Brave_Woman ) 2012 Pledge, Will You? #cbias #bravewoman

January 13, 2012 by dadofdivas 3 Comments

What Is Brave Woman?

Brave Woman is a grassroots movement to shift personal and public perception of women facing domestic violence situations from a victim mentality to one of courage and strength. The ultimate goal is action to create a world community that

  • Supports difficult decisions involved in creating a new life of safety, healing and independence.
  • Is aware of the presence of domestic violence and its impact on families.

THEIR SHARED VISION is that every woman and child will have the supportive resources they need to live without fear in their homes and see themselves as courageous victors, finally free from family violence.

They are networking with international advocates to end domestic violence one woman, one family at a time.  Become a Brave Woman Champion. Take the pledge today and join other brave women in your area. Everyone who joins the Brave Woman community receives a free download of Jana Stanfield’s song, What Would I Do Today If I Were Brave and other sources of reflection and encouragement.

Why I took the Pledge

While my life has never been touched recently by domestic violence, I have seen this in my own family. I have a grandmother that lived with violence in both of her marriages and though I never saw it happen personally, it changed her as I know it does for all women who this effects.

I chose to take the pledge as a man and as a father to stand up for women all-over that have been impacted by violence to support them and to encourage them to take a stand and to do what they need to do to break the cycle of violence and stand on their own.

At the same time I feel that I need to take a stand to not let others be disrespected and humiliated by violence or words, and I want to let other women know that I am there to support them if and when they are ready to take the stand that they need to take as well.

I highly encourage all to take the pledge and take a stand like I am today!

 

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for CollectiveBias.

All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclaimer  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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Brave Woman ( @Brave_Woman ) Is A Great Site That Supports All Brave Women Today! #CBias #BraveWoman

December 27, 2011 by dadofdivas 22 Comments

What Is Brave Woman?

Brave Woman is a grassroots movement to shift personal and public perception of women facing domestic violence situations from a victim mentality to one of courage and strength. The ultimate goal is action to create a world community that

  • Supports difficult decisions involved in creating a new life of safety, healing and independence.
  • Is aware of the presence of domestic violence and its impact on families.

THEIR SHARED VISION is that every woman and child will have the supportive resources they need to live without fear in their homes and see themselves as courageous victors, finally free from family violence.

They are networking with international advocates to end domestic violence one woman, one family at a time.  Become a Brave Woman Champion. Take the pledge today and join other brave women in your area. Everyone who joins the Brave Woman community receives a free download of Jana Stanfield’s song, What Would I Do Today If I Were Brave and other sources of reflection and encouragement.


My Take On This

As a father of two girls I have to say that I completely support this cause and this organization. While the website itself is still developing the ideals behind the site itself are great and need to be addressed. I know that I for one have been sharing the online pledge with other fathers that I know of that have daughters as this organization does a ton and the potential for this organization is endless!

I have heard the stories of many women over the years that I would consider to be brave, I cannot say that I have known anyone personally that has been abused in this way, but I know that it occurs and that it needs to stop! The women that escape from this, in my opinion, are very brave, as they set themselves out to an unknown future, but they know that they deserve better, and they do!

I know that I want my own girls to be able to grow up and be brave, to stand up for themselves and to never allow anyone take control over them. I can only hope that I am up to the task to help them to learn these skills as they get older!

I highly encourage you to go to the Brave Woman website and take the pledge to support this cause, it is definitely worth it and you will be taking a stand for something important and meaningful!

 

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for CollectiveBias.

All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclaimer  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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Filed Under: Collective Bias Tagged With: domestic violence, girls, independence, self esteem, self image, self-empowerment, violence, women

Mary Kay Products – Not Only for Women

February 10, 2010 by dadofdivas 2 Comments

Ok, I know a number of people who sell Mary Kay Products and they have continued to tell me that they do have a men’s product line. One of our friends gave me a tester sample of their Men’s cologne, High Intensity and I tried it out today. I have to say that I am impressed. It is not overpowering and smells nice, or as J-Mom says, it smells manly.

I have not tried the other men’s products, but I have found that there is both fragrances and skin care for men. You can see more info on these and other products at: http://www.marykay.com/agenske/default.aspx

J-Mom has tried a number of the Mary Kay products and she loves them all (She can exfoliate her lips with the best of them – and they do make them soft!).

J-Mom has been working with this agent for some time and I have to say that she would not ask for a better person to work with. So if you are looking to try out some of Mary Kay’s products for yourself, I would encourage you to get in touch with Amy. She will take care of you with no questions asked!

One of the things that I truly like about this company is the history behind it. It is a story of perseverance and passion. If you have not heard about it, let me share a short glimpse:

After 25 years in the direct selling business, Mary Kay Ash resigned her position as a national training director when yet another man she had trained was promoted above her – at twice her salary. Her response was visionary. At first, she started writing a book that would help women gain the opportunities she had been denied. But soon she realized she was creating a plan that would do much more than give advice. It formed the foundation for a new opportunity where women could develop their talents and achieve unlimited success.

So, in 1963, with her past experience, her plan and $5,000 in savings, Mary Kay Ash enlisted the help of her 20-year-old son, Richard, and created Beauty by Mary Kay. It was a first – a company dedicated to making life more beautiful for women. It was founded, not on the competitive rule, but on the Golden Rule, on praising people to success and on the principle of placing God first, family second and career third. It was a company – as Mary Kay Ash often said – “with heart.”
Today her vision, her courage and her unwavering spirit continue to bring women the opportunity to achieve their potential and bring their dreams to life. With 1.8 million Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 35 markets worldwide, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation carry on the legacy of Mary Kay Ash – inspiring, enriching and empowering women to believe that they can do great things. You can learn more about this remarkable woman by visiting the Mary Kay Tribute Web site and the Mary Kay Books Web site.

So again, f you are looking to try out some of Mary Kay’s products for yourself, I would encourage you to get in touch with Amy. She will take care of you with no questions asked!

All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Terms of Use  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.


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