Some people say Women’s History Month is a gimmick – a historian in Time magazine even called it a mistake. In 2024, do we really still need to reserve a month to honour the achievements of women? What do we do about the rest of the year: are there 11 history months dedicated to men?
The question of whether celebrations like this keep women as a subset of society is valid. But, to me, Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on those who came before, whose voices were suppressed yet who broke out so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. It’s also a time to hear untold stories suppressed by the patriarchy.
