International Woman's Day

When is International Women's Day celebrated?

• 15th of August

• 23rd of April

• 1st of May

• 8th of March

What does gender equality mean?

• Women have more rights than men

• Only women have the right to vote

• Men have more rights than women

• Everyone has the same rights regardless of gender

150 years ago, which of the following could women NOT do?

• Vote

• Drive

• Cook

• Sing

Who formed the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903?

• Marie Curie

• Queen Victoria

• Margaret Thatcher

• Emmeline Pankhurst

In what year were all women over 21 finally allowed to vote in the UK?

• 1918

• 1928

• 1960

• 1945

What does 'suffrage' mean?

• The right to vote

• Suffering

• A type of parade

• Women's social club

What year did Britain have its first female prime minister?

• 2001

• 1985

• 1928

• 1979

What is a stereotype?

• A historical event

• A new technology

• A generalized opinion about a person or group

• A type of music

Why is International Women's Day important?

• It celebrates the invention of the telephone

• It's a public holiday in all countries

• It's a day to recognize female achievement and advocate for gender equality

• It marks the start of spring

What can stereotypes prevent you from doing?

• Traveling

• Being yourself and reaching your potential

• Sleeping

• Eating