Women’s Equality Day 2020: Empowering Quotes From Inspiring Women

Women’s Equality Day is observed annually on Aug. 26 to commemorate the 19th Amendment being adopted in the United States in 1920 which gave women the right to vote nationally.

The day was first observed in 1972 and is proclaimed each year by the U.S. President.

"Women are an essential part of the political, economic, and social fabric of our Nation. All American women — regardless of the role they play in the workplace or at home — contribute every day to the success of our great country. In addition to being homemakers, caregivers, mothers, and counselors, along with a host of other important roles, women also fill critical jobs in every sector of our economy, contributing to the financial security of their families and our Nation," this year’s proclamation by President Donald Trump reads.

"On Women’s Equality Day, we honor all of the women who inspire and improve our Nation. Their talent and hard work strengthen our economy, our families, and our communities, and sustain our unique American way of life," the proclamation adds.

Here are a few feminist quotes to share on this day, courtesy Bustle –

• "No matter what issues I have with feminism, I am a feminist. I cannot and will not deny the importance and absolute necessity of feminism. Like most people, I am full of contradictions, but I also don’t want to be treated like shit for being a woman. I am a bad feminist. I would rather be a bad feminist than no feminist at all." ― Roxane Gay
• "We have power. We have influence. We can do things that others have told us we can’t do. I don’t care how big you are. I don’t care how high you think you are. If you come for me, I’m coming for you." ― Maxine Waters
• "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made... It shouldn't be that women are the exception." ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• "I've been counseled not to talk about this for career's sake. F my career then, I'm a woman & human first. That's what my craft is built on." ― Constance Wu
• "I'm a feminist. I’ve been a female for a long time now. It’d be stupid not to be on my own side." ― Maya Angelou