Emily Gomez
Women’s History Month takes place in the month of March, it celebrates the strong and empowering women that have shaped our history. This month showcases and honors the women who have impacted the lives of other women, dating back to March of 1987.
At Southeast Middle School, women hold a variety of leadership positions. Whether that be in our students or the staff here at the school, they serve as a sign of improvement since the beginning of time.
Most interviewees knew that Women’s History Month took place during the entire month of March.
Who Inspires You?
Most of the people we interviewed mentioned their mother as the woman who they looked up to. However, each student had different reasons as to why they serve as an inspiration to them.
For example, Abigail Sazo, seventh grader, said, “I’d say my mother because she’s done a lot for me and she’s helped me with a lot of stuff in my life that I’ve struggled with like friendship and stuff like that.”
Sixth grader named Mikael Gezalyan answered, “My mother because she gave birth to me.”
Dayanara Merida, eighth grader, said, “My mom because she raised me and she’s raised six kids including me, so she’s a strong woman.”
Seventh grader Samuel Zamora told us, “My mom because she’s been there for me.”
Mothers serve as a vital part of their lives, shaping their emotional and social well-being. Children to recognize how much strength and care women have, especially when they become mothers.
Furthermore, Magdalena Garnica or Mrs. Garnica, who teaches eighth grade history answered, “My wife because we grew up together and she helped me become a better version of myself since I didn’t have a female figure.”
Why Should Women Be Celebrated?
Most interviewees answered simply that “women have contributed many things to society and deserve to be respected for their contributions.”
However, Mrs. Garnica responded with, “Because women for a very long time, since the beginning of time, have been very, very, marginalized and because they’ve always been marginalized, I think now more than ever they need to be recognized for all their efforts, not only to the United States but to the whole industry as well.”
Women mentioned in these interviews include Harriet Tubman, Mae C. Jeminson, and Margaret Sanger. But do you know what they all have in common? Each of these women participated in the making of how females live today. They paved the way to give women the chance to participate, ranging from politics to jobs.