A Visual Journey Through Our Ongoing Struggle for Equality

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Happy International Women’s Day! Can you believe that, even in 2023, we’re still advocating for basic equality? It’s shocking, right? The wage gap still exists, with women earning just 79 cents for every dollar a man makes! And let’s not forget the ongoing fight for reproductive rights and control over our own bodies.

Despite women now holding the majority of college degrees, the wage disparity continues to be a stubborn reality. According to American Progress, for women aged 15 to 24 working full-time year-round, the wage gap translates to a loss of $4,373 annually. Fast forward to ages 45 to 64, and that jumps to a staggering $15,404 less than their male counterparts each year. Isn’t that fantastic?

As Gloria Steinem wisely said, “The truth will set you free, but first, it will piss you off.” So, let’s take a moment to reflect on some pivotal moments in our fight for equality—from securing the right to vote to challenging the wage gap and advocating for racial justice. Our history is packed with fierce women who have paved the way—and it’s both a source of pride and frustration.

• 1968: Women rally in New York demanding equal rights in the workplace. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
• 1977: A demonstration in New York calls for safe and legal abortions for all women. (Photo by Peter Keegan/Keystone/Getty Images)
• 1969: Pauline Bercker travels from Leeds to join an equal pay protest in London’s Trafalgar Square. (Photo by Stan Meagher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
• 1963: An African-American woman passionately shouts “Freedom!” at the March on Washington in D.C. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
• 1968: Machinists from Ford Motors attend a Women’s Conference advocating for equal rights in industry. (Photo by Bob Aylott/Keystone/Getty Images)
• 1971: Members of the National Women’s Liberation Movement march in London for equal rights, one brandishing a sign that reads “Equal Pay Now.” (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
• 1947: Delegates from around the globe gather in London to celebrate International Women’s Day, including representatives from Jamaica and Nigeria. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
• 1915: Mrs. Jane Leeds Laidlaw and other suffragists lead a parade in New York advocating for women’s right to vote. (Photo by Paul Thompson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
• 1976: Women picket outside the Trico factory in London, protesting for equal pay. (Photo by Angela Deane-Drummond/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
• 1907: Suffragettes Annie Kenney and Mary Gawthorne create a “Votes For Women” slogan during a by-election. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The spirit of our fight has always burned brightly, and it will continue until we achieve equal pay for equal work, full autonomy over our bodies, and safety in our communities. Here’s to the incredible women battling today and every day to make the world a better place for us all.

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Summary

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to acknowledge the long-standing fight for gender equality. Despite progress, the wage gap and reproductive rights remain pressing issues. From historical marches for suffrage to contemporary protests for equal pay, women’s resilience continues to shine. Let’s honor those who came before us and support those fighting today for a brighter future.