When national leaders of female-oriented organizations learned about the countywide Women's History Week, they decided to create similar celebrations for their own organizations and schools. Within a few years, thousands of schools and communities were celebrating National Women's History Week, supported and encouraged by resolutions from school boards, councils, and governors. In 1987, the National Women's History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. March 8 is International Women's Day. There will be several women who have studied women's issues in other countries who will share their experiences.
Students seem to think that the month addresses issues that affect all populations.
Although women mostly have gained their rights, you constantly need to reinforce the idea of equality time and time again. That's what makes this month important. Sophomore Shauna Gilmore sees the month as a time to look back on women's achievements and power. Not only for us now, but so their legacies last for future generations. Other students feel that the month-long celebration is not enough.