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Celebrating International Women’s Day By: Silvia Maruri, Realtor® & Notary Bilingual, Showtime Realty
W for equality.
omen’s rights should be supported year-round, but there is one day that is especially important. March 8 is International Women’s Day. A day to voice support for the continuous strive
“Where there is a woman, there is a magic.” Ntozake Shange If you’re not familiar with it, International Women’s Day was established in the early 1900s to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. “The day also marks a call to action in support of women’s equality,” according to the official IWD website. For the women of the world, this day is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace, and self-determination. Roughly half of the world’s population is women who have significantly contributed to the rise of civilization, and unfortunately, decade after decade, some women are oppressed, suppressed, and their contribution in different stages of life is undervalued. For sound and sustainable development, it is pertinent to ensure equal justice for women. Realizing the importance of this, the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 formally proclaimed the celebration of International Women’s Day, acknowledging for the world that peace and social progress require the active participation and equality of women, and to recognize the contribution of women to international peace and security. Today, women are making their presence felt everywhere, from boardrooms to Hollywood, to the House floor. More women are involved in politics than ever before. Women have become more vocal with
movements such as “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” as they maintain momentum in the strive for justice. The wage gap between men and women may still exist in 2022 and across racial lines, it may even be wider. However, the progress that has been made is unlike anything seen before. The Woman’s Suffrage movement that began in the 1920s has given rise to opportunities unimaginable 100 years ago. The first woman in U.S. history to hold the position of Vice President, Kamala Harris, has inspired women across the globe to strive for goals. Once limited to the home, women today are instead opting to sell homes! A women’s role in real estate has changed dramatically in the past two decades. Increasing technological advancements have made it easier for women to enter the market. The way we advertise, communicate, and execute deals has also changed. Many female agents and brokers have leveraged the power of technology to become “influencers.” Their names appear in articles and trends on social media. These descendants of the suffrage movement make their presence felt from living rooms to board rooms. The success of their progress is marked by women such as Samantha DeBianchi, Dottie Herman, Kala Laos, Raluca Monet, Barbara Corcoran, Dolly Lenz, Danielle Garofalo, Caroline Pinal, Amy Youngren, and Amy Bohutinsky, all of whome were named 2021’s top 10 Female Real Estate Agents. Who will be the next female real estate influencers? •
I am Woman “Before I could read, her voice filled my ears, and taught my soul to believe all things were possible because I was to be a woman without boundaries. Flowing through my being words of encouragement, words of wisdom. To face the challenges ahead for I am a woman.” Tiffany Sunday
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