Single Working Women's Day (04/08)

August 4th is Single Working Women's Day, a day designed to celebrate the important role that single working women play in society.

In general, women's contribution to the economic and social spheres is difficult to overestimate. And if a woman completely devotes herself to work, forgetting about her personal life, then she becomes a kind of «white crow» even in the most progressive countries.

Today the world is still not free from centuries-old stereotypes, especially – regarding women. In some communities, it is still believed that a woman has a « place at home», and she should «work» primarily to start a family. Therefore, those who seek to break these stereotypes, educate themselves, build careers, and sometimes face misunderstandings and biases in the workplace and in society.

But all people are different, with their own interests, dreams and talents. Today, women do not have to get married and be a housewife to prove their worth and worth. Successful businesswomen, women who have achieved success, heights and achievements in various professional fields, those of them who go through life on their own, build a career, benefit society, while enjoying every day and carrying their positive energy to others, deserve no less respect than loving wives and caring mothers. They contribute to the work and life of society on an equal basis with men.

That’s why today’s unofficial holiday was created, initiated by the American Barbara Payne in 2006 –, the founder of a partner network of such single working women. Since then, it has been celebrated annually and is intended to draw the attention of others to the right of every woman to independently choose her own path in life.

Also, today's date is aimed at eradicating singlism –, stigmatizing single people. Singlism includes negative stereotypes and discrimination against individuals. The term was first used by social psychology professor Bella DePaulo in 2006 in the book Single Out: How Singles Are Stereotyped, Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still Live Happy Ever After. Bella DePaulo has been studying singlism for several years and is fighting for the term to be included in official dictionaries.



Infographics – poster «4 August — Day of single working women»

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