March 8 is Women’s Day, which commemorates a tradition of no less than ninety years of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. Although it is less known, there is also Men’s Day. Where do you come from?

The commemoration was born in the year 1992 in the United States when Thomas Oaster, a professor at the University of Missouri decided that it was important have a day that honors the work of man in society.

This day, in turn, has a certain purpose: it is promote an ideal, positive and cooperative male model with society. Also raise awareness about social stereotypes, their role in families and thus ensure that bridges are built that improve the relationship of equality and justice between all members of the society.

men’s day does not intend to match or compete with the demands of the female gender’s fair struggle for equality, but to emphasize the positive role that men can play in society.

Since this celebration has not yet had a major impact worldwide, there are many countries where International Men’s Day is not celebrated on November 19, but rather on March 19, taking advantage of the fact that it is Father’s Day, such as in Spain. for the Catholic Church, it is celebrated on the day of Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.