Statement 1:
The origin of Men's Day "August 8th Festival" is related to War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. 1On August 8th, 945, during the period of War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in China, some patriots in Shanghai launched "Father's Day" to celebrate and commemorate their father who died for his country on the battlefield. This idea immediately received a positive response from Shanghai residents. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the government designated August 8 every year as Father's Day and ordered the whole country to observe it. Father's Day is scheduled for August 8th every year, because August 8th is homophonic with "Dad", and the word "August 8th" is linked together like a "father" in the table. Since then, August 8th has become Father's Day in China, also known as "August 8th Festival" or "Father's Day".
Statement 2
Men all over the world unite to celebrate the festival. August 3rd will be the first real Men's Day in China proposed by Thin Horse. On this day, more than 50 companies will give their male employees a day off to celebrate. "According to the results of opinion polls, most people think that August 3rd is an ideal' Men's Day'. This just corresponds to International Women's Day on March 8, which has certain significance and reflects the theme that men need to decompress and care. " In the meeting room of Fashion, which smells like coffee in Beijing COFCO Plaza, the 39-year-old thin horse, the editor-in-chief of Fashion Men's Wear, solemnly expounded his cause of "Men's Day", while his clothes and body language inadvertently conveyed a fashionable and relaxed message. Just like the simple logo pattern of "Men's Day", in a closed and meticulous circle, the profile of a man with a comfortable mouth is outlined with lines, loosely connected with an electric plug, indicating that "men are not plugged in today", which symbolizes that men are completely relaxed.
[Edit this paragraph] advocate
Innovative idea
The initiative of thin horse to celebrate Men's Day has been supported by many enterprises, including Marlboro, BMW, Land Rover, 2007 Shanghai University International Men's Day, Durex, Jade Bird Fitness Center and so on. More than 50 enterprises have promised to give male employees a day off on August 3, and the fashion magazine group to which Thin Horse belongs will also give male editors a day off. The thin horse didn't know if he had time to rest that day, but he said that there must be a milestone to record this special moment, which proved that it was meaningful to do it. He once put forward such a bold idea in the editorial department: on Men's Day, there are three or five groups of people, all men, who take a shower and approve a transparent gauze robe to treat each other honestly; Light candles, put incense, create a completely relaxed afternoon tea atmosphere, and talk about the most painful and embarrassing things you have experienced. In fact, it is to pour out all the unpleasantness in the past and share it with your best friend.
Propaganda reason
"Men's Day" is a bit like mass, in fact, it is to bid farewell to the past and let yourself get the best posture to face a new life. "Thin horse think this way is very helpful for men to release pressure, more effective than fake BBS. "I hope to do something real, instead of making Men's Day an event and a media stunt." Thin horse said. He doesn't want to simply classify the bid for men's day as a male liberation movement. He hopes to improve the deteriorating living conditions of men in China, not just to keep an attractive posture. He admits that festivals are set up for vulnerable groups, and he thinks that men as a group have always been at a disadvantage in many ways. The thin horse explained that the traditional images of men are all mighty and unyielding, "men are not easy to tear" and "heroes break their teeth and swallow blood". In fact, the faster pace of work and life makes modern men not only physically overdrawn and feel exhausted, but also mentally bear the double pressure of work and life. And men's innate sense of responsibility makes them always strong and tolerant, resolutely unable to back down and have no time to take care of human nature. It is these factors that make men reluctant to talk with outsiders, and few social groups and organizations pay attention to men's physical and mental health. The launch of "Men's Day" by Thin Horse is to find ways to relieve the pressure for men on this day that belongs to men, and to call on men to relax, be themselves for a day and face up to their physical and mental health. On June 5438+ 10, 2003, Thin Horse, then editor-in-chief of Fashion, Health and Men, visited the online chat room of Sina.com's Men's Channel and put forward the idea of "giving men a holiday" for the first time, calling on all sectors of society to care for men and men to care more for themselves. He also hopes to get official support, especially the recognition of UNESCO, in order to realize the idea of International Men's Day. If successful, it will be the first international festival initiated by China itself.
[Edit this paragraph] Opponents
"Women's Day is also a blessing for men. In fact, in many things, men are above women. Isn't it unprofessional to want to be on an equal footing with women on Men's Day? Men, can't we argue about this? " Contrary to many opinions supporting the establishment of men's day, the opposition of netizens is equally sharp. Some netizens even mentioned the background of Women's Day, in order to explain that it is completely unnecessary to set up the so-called Men's Day. Netizen "nothing to ponder" said: except traditional festivals and political festivals, most festivals are created for the disadvantaged groups. For example, there are "Children's Day" and "Elderly Day", but there are no "Adult Day" and "Middle-aged Day"; There is "Women's Day" without "Men's Day"; There is "International Nurses' Day" (May 12) but there is no "International Nurses' Day". The netizen humorously quipped: "I can't help feeling a little sorry for men. Is it true that the living conditions and psychological imbalance of men in China have reached the point where they have to compete with the United Nations? " [ 1]
[Edit this paragraph] Reasons for establishment
1, release male pressure and promote physical and mental health. The establishment of "83 Men's Day" is definitely a conceptual progress. The word "male" of a man has the word "field" on it and the word "force" on it, which just shows that a man is a man who runs around working outside. From ancient times to the present, men have always appeared as hard-working people. In our traditional culture, men should "cultivate themselves, keep the family in order, govern the country and level the world". Men are given too much pressure and can only be the image of the strong, and there is no room for weakness. In today's society, the mountains of buying a house, medical care and children's education make people, especially men, a snail with a heavy shell. Some surveys have found an interesting phenomenon: men are far more likely to spoil at home than their wives and children. In other words, it is very likely that all adult men in the world are more vulnerable than women and even children and need comfort more. No wonder Andy Lau's "It's not a crime for men to cry" will cause countless men to sing! The establishment of Men's Day will liberate men from the body of the strong, give the affected men a space to vent their indulgence, be a real man with flesh and blood, and promote the healthy development of men's body and mind. In fact, the male crisis in Japanese and Taiwan Province provinces is fully reflected in the rising suicide mortality rate and population depression. China has a population of nearly 700 million men, accounting for about a quarter of the global total. If it causes physical and mental health problems or endangers social security, it means that this will not only be a national problem. We must face up to the present situation, pay attention to the situation of male gender roles, advocate and promote work, and set up a men's day is a useful attempt. 2. Pay attention to men's rights and ensure gender equality. Not only that, but we also need to see the reality: while we are trying to enact anti-sexual harassment legislation to protect women's rights and interests, do we see that the cases of men being abused and sexually harassed by women are also increasing rapidly? In recent years, women's federations in various provinces and cities have received more and more complaints in this regard, and relevant news has already appeared in the media. Some places have been "forced" to set up "male care lines", which reflects only the tip of the iceberg. Because men are hindered by traditional face, they can't "talk about things" and there is no "men's association" for them to complain with confidence. Domestic violence is no longer the traditional model of "women are weak". Men, also very hurt. Ignoring such realistic problems and the increasing equality between men and women in today's society, it is certainly impossible to calmly consider setting up a men's day. 3. Strengthen emotional communication and build a harmonious family. Just as women's day, children's day, youth day and other festivals attract corresponding attention, men's day should also become a festival for the whole society to care for men. If there is a Men's Day, women can give their husbands a chance to relax and care about their husbands, and tell him through care: "In fact, my family and I have been thanking you for your hard work." This is a kind of psychological comfort and spiritual enjoyment for men, and it is also a rare emotional exchange between husband and wife, which is very important for family harmony and emotional consolidation. 4. Stimulate holiday economy and domestic consumption. The influence of festival economy is undeniable, especially in today's financial crisis and the urgent need to stimulate domestic demand to promote economic development. We see that regardless of Women's Day or any other festival, merchants will help create an atmosphere, which is both a discount and a discount. If there is a Men's Day, the merchants will immediately post corresponding holiday cards to create a festive atmosphere. At this time, men will proudly accompany their girlfriends (wives) to go shopping happily, which is not only relaxed and harmonious, but also promotes economic development. Why not? In Russia, February 23rd is "Defender of the Motherland Day" every year. Since 2002, this day has become a national holiday in Russia. Today, this festival, which originally belonged to Russian soldiers, has been extended to all Russian men. Although the Russian government has never acknowledged the term "Men's Day", it has become a common practice among the people. All Russian men can rightfully regard this day as their own holiday: from time to time, women can hear songs on demand for their husbands, fathers and brothers on the radio, and electric razors, high-grade ties and wallets in shopping malls have become the best-selling goods. Think about it, ladies, if you give him a new Nokia phone, maybe you can recycle a diamond necklace as an investment on March 8! 5. Choose August 3rd, which is rich in connotation and easy to remember. The date of International Women's Day is March 8, and the date of "Men's Day" is just the opposite, which is simple and easy to remember; Moreover, the connotation is corresponding and has certain significance, which also embodies the theme that men also need decompression and care. In similar online and folk surveys, the choice of dates is very colorful, and August 3 is the most popular. On August 3, 2006, more than 50 enterprises in Shanghai responded to the initiative and gave male employees a day off to celebrate their "August 3 Men's Day", which was a gratifying progress. Men's Day is just the beginning of a series of topics about men. What matters is why we should care for the other half of the population equally. This is a more complicated and arduous historical task than the women's movement. To paraphrase a famous saying, "It is difficult to be a man, it is difficult to be a man, and it is difficult to be a man". May men cherish themselves and look forward to a bright future. Let's say confidently: Why not apply for Men's Day?
[Edit this paragraph] Reaction of all parties
80% of netizens are in favor of setting up "August 3rd" Men's Day.
Men also need to rest! Corresponding to Women's Day, we will celebrate Men's Day on August 3rd. Since August 3rd was established as Men's Day on the Internet, this festival corresponding to Women's Day has quietly become popular. On August 8, 2065438+00, a reporter from Huaxi Daily saw an article entitled "Do men need their own festivals?" In an online survey involving 602 1 person, 80.24% of netizens chose "Men are too tired and should set up a Men's Day", 10.56% chose "It doesn't matter, it can be set up or not", and the remaining 9.2% chose "There is no historical background and it is unnecessary to set up".
Supporters call on the whole society to care for men.
"Men are so tired that their life expectancy is generally less than that of women 10 years old. To this end, I suggest giving men a holiday. " Netizen "Xuanfeng" said that as a man, he has never had his own festival, and he has worked hard all his life. All the festivals he spent were owned by others. The "August 3" Men's Day filled the vacancy of festivals without men, at least it was an affirmation of men's efforts. Supporters believe that men are given too much pressure, "family support" and "men should not cry lightly" Even today, men "can only enter but not retreat". If you are not careful, you will be accused of "not being like a man." Men's day is not men's day. The reason for setting up Men's Day is to appeal to the whole society to care for men. Many netizens said that the idea of "giving men a holiday" is to let male compatriots who are physically and mentally exhausted and exhausted in life and work release pressure on specific days, and also to remind men that they need decompression and care. Some surveys have found that there is an interesting phenomenon among families with more than 1000 different countries, races, educational backgrounds, age characteristics and income levels:
Men are more prone to coquetry at home than their wives and children.
"In other words, it is very likely that all adult men in the world are more vulnerable than women and even children and need comfort more." The netizen "Flying to the Cape in a Dream" said that Andy Lau's song "It's not a crime for a man to cry" in that year told the hearts of many men. And look at the current media advertisements, men have been shaped into the embodiment of the strong, giving men too many hints in their hearts, making them breathless. He appealed that while women's rights are getting more and more attention, men's rights cannot be ignored. Some netizens believe that more and more men are doing beauty and losing weight. "This shows that men also need to be cared for and cared for. So, what's wrong with applying for Men's Day? "
Opponents call it April Fool's Day.
In the patriarchal society, women's status is inferior to that of men everywhere, so the establishment of "March 8 International Women's Day" came into being. The significance of this festival is not that women are too tired, but more symbolic, indicating that women enjoy the same personal rights and social status as men. He questioned whether "modern men can go home to take care of their children, have unsuccessful careers or take maternity leave", even if men and women are equal, can it be used as a reason to advocate the establishment of "August 3" men's day? Many netizens who hold opposing views believe that compared with the imprisonment and slavery suffered by women in a patriarchal society, the survival pressure of men in modern society can only be said to be "a little tired" at most. March 8th Men's Day allows tired men to rest at home, which can naturally relax their spirits and restore their physical strength, but this has nothing to do with their personal dignity and rights demands. "It is a bit like demonstrating to March 8 Women's Day to propose the establishment of August 3 Men's Day." The netizen "twists and turns for a second" said, I don't know if this initiative can get the response of the majority of female compatriots, but as a pure man, he was the first to stand up against it because "I just want to live like a real man." "In fact, it doesn't matter whether there are festivals or not. The important thing is to maintain a long-term excellent state, for the work you love, for the beloved woman, and for a bright future-men should know how to cherish themselves and their bodies. " The netizen said that setting up festivals for men can't solve any problems at all. And many festivals are aimed at vulnerable groups. When men celebrate festivals, their social roles will be destroyed. Secondly, having such a festival may increase the psychological burden of men, because Men's Day reminds men to be clear about their responsibilities and the burden of life. "Men's Day is April Fool's Day."
[Edit this paragraph] The survey shows that
The most popular way for married men to celebrate the holidays.
1. A little more privacy. Many newly married men will complain to their buddies: there is no longer the old days! "Old times" means spending your time freely and doing whatever you want. But once married, a man feels like a "yo-yo" in his wife's hand-a little farther away, he is dragged back by the thread in his wife's hand! 2. Relax a little dynamically. Huang Jianxiang won the International Men's Team Award. Apart from sleeping and necessary work, men always seem to like sports ―― there is no doubt that they are keen on outdoor sports, such as playing ball games and climbing mountains. Even at home, they should be accompanied by music. If you want to leave a man, he will be bored to death. Go home casually and take off your shoes with your feet instead of putting them in the shoe cabinet; Go to bed in the morning and get up late without folding the quilt; Wash the dishes when they are used up; There are many such things. Men are most afraid of being entangled in the details of life. So women's methodical rules will only make men nervous. 3. Frankly speaking. "What can't be said directly?" Many men have such complaints. Women love to express their ideas in a roundabout way, and even the cleverest man can't keep up with women's brains. Especially after the conflict, women take a "ignore" attitude-no talking, no phone calls, no eating, different rooms and so on. In fact, men want to deal with problems between two people in a simple way. 4. Do housework. If men are in a state of earning and spending as much as they can when they are single, then don't expect them to change after marriage. They think that personal finance is a very troublesome thing, so it is better to focus on hobbies. Therefore, men give women the economic power at home because they are too lazy to take care of it.
The Expectation of Unmarried Men for "She" on Men's Day
1. You are her first man. Take care of you when you are sick, buy you food, and give you cold boiled water when you leave. Go to the dormitory to see you, put your hair up casually, and start to help you clear the table and bed. 4. Watch TV with you on your stomach. 5. Pretend you don't know what you don't want her to know. 6. When I am with you. After separation, you will understand that in fact, she knows everything. 7. Try to adapt to your own lifestyle and life circle. 8. I won't be late for a date with you ...
Men's Day: A Good Opportunity for Women to Show Their Psychological Advantages
1. Take Qi Mei as her husband's example and carry forward the fine tradition and style of women in China. Love your husband, whether from the heart or pretending. Besides being selfish to your parents, you should also learn to show some love to your in-laws. 4. always reflect on yourself. My husband is very tired after a day's work, and everyone wants to stretch their legs at home. Besides caring about your appearance, you should also care about your husband's health. After all, men over 30 need maintenance more than women. 6. If you find that your husband likes playing computer games, find an opportunity to show your enthusiasm. 7. Don't ask your husband to have both knowledge and money. You don't marry for his family wealth, your husband will be jealous of you. 8. With children, in front of the children, we should respect the old and love the young, and the husband sings with the woman or the woman sings with the husband. Nagging is a woman's greatest natural enemy. 9. If you can't be a professional woman, it's fashionable to be a full-time wife. Try to create elegant temperament and rich connotation, so that my husband can shine at the moment. 10. A successful husband will inevitably be contested by others. You should be mentally prepared, face it bravely and think of a good way out. Please draw a picture to show who wants to celebrate "Men's Day".
Who on earth wants to celebrate Men's Day? The target population of thin horse is men aged 30 to 40, who are distributed in big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, because most of them have been married, experienced family responsibilities and suffered setbacks in their lives, and they are under the pressure of social transformation to the greatest extent, but they also have the strength and desire to actively improve their situation. "In order to enhance the attractiveness of Men's Day, Thin Horse is considering setting up an image spokesperson system for Men's Day. The suitable candidates in his mind are Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen and Chen Yifei, who just died, because they have great international influence and are suitable for showing the leadership temperament of Men's Day. How many people on China's wealth list know them? " The thin horse asked, "Men's Day is first of all a spiritual thing, not to say that we men can't live any longer, but to pursue a better quality of life." Thin horse said. How long will "August 3rd" International Men's Day become a routine? Thin horse's expectation is very cautious. He believes that it will definitely exceed the promotion time of "March 8" Women's Day, which has been struggling for a long time. Thin horse explained that men have enjoyed the treatment of social rights for many years. If they have too many rights, society will generally not support them, which is also the reason why it is more difficult to promote Men's Day. However, Thin Horse thinks that with the technological change and the further refinement of social division of labor, the living environment of men in China will be worse, the demand for caring will be stronger, and it will be less difficult to promote the Men's Day with the theme of caring for men. Ordinary people are still full of doubts about the beautiful idea of "August 3" Men's Day. "Why are men singled out for the holidays?" Qin Yi, a quiet female employee of a foreign company in Beijing, was a little angry because she never took a break on Women's Day on March 8th. She concluded that men who took an extra day off would never win the International Men's Award, and they would definitely find a place to go home and do housework. "It doesn't help the family at all." Li Xiaodong, a male employee, has a clear support attitude, but what makes him a little unhappy is "Men's Day, why do you want to oppose Women's Day?" It's time to find a special day to represent men. "Li Xiaodong said. Rebecca, who works in the media, resolutely opposes it. "The man is bad enough. They can't earn enough money to support their families, and they want to be liberated? She suggested that China men should learn from Korean men the sense of responsibility to support their families, and then consider whether they can take a vacation. Interestingly, there are also many women who support the promotion of the "August 3" Men's Day, but the thin horse is ungrateful: "I don't want women to take care of themselves like mothers. Don't men find it ironic? "Thin horse insists that men should solve their own problems.
There are obvious differences between men and women.
Is it really necessary to set up a men's day? If it is only based on a recent survey of a famous portal, you will think it is quite necessary! Careful analysis may lead to other solutions. In this online survey involving 602 1 person, 80.24% of netizens chose "Men are too tired and should set up a Men's Day", 10.56% chose "It doesn't matter, it can be set up or not", and only 9.2% chose "There is no historical background and it is unnecessary to set up". In recent years, In 2005, a telephone survey of New Culture News showed that about 60% of readers were in favor of setting up a "Men's Day". "They poured out their grievances on the phone and called for the early arrival of Men's Day to comfort their unbalanced psychology for many years"; About 30% people disapprove of setting up this festival, and a few people say it doesn't matter whether it is set up or not. Interestingly, this survey also shows that more than 90% of the readers who are in favor of setting up a men's day are men; In sharp contrast, more than 90% of the readers who oppose the establishment of Men's Day are women. Obviously, men and women have different views on this issue. [ 1]
[Edit this paragraph] Festival significance
"Men's Day is not a day to value boys over girls". The reason for setting up Men's Day is to advocate men to play a dominant role in improving gender relations and establish a new image of self-respect and self-love. Five years ago, when the concept was first put forward, many people asked in a skeptical tone, "Do men also need holidays?" In the five years since Men's Day was announced, the living environment of men in China has changed greatly. On March 8, 2007, when the radio organized a special topic on Women's Day, more men were calling on them to have a holiday. The "Men's Day" in 2007 is to select 1 1 "international men" who can represent China, focusing on the international definition of men in China.
[Edit this paragraph] The solar term is cold
"Corresponding to Women's Day, Men's Day will be celebrated on August 3rd." With the proposal of setting up "Men's Day on August 3rd" on the Internet, this online virtual festival began to quietly become popular. Many male compatriots received a message of "Happy Men's Day". They were surprised at first, and then laughed and laughed at themselves: "I don't know yet, it's out." It is understood that the proposal to set up a "Men's Day" was put forward a few years ago. The year before last, several well-known companies in Shanghai also gave male employees a day off on this day to celebrate their "83 Men's Day". Nevertheless, this innovative idea was opposed by most female compatriots and sociologists.
[Edit this paragraph] Social evaluation
Some sociologists say that whether a festival is popular or not depends mainly on two points. First, whether there is a profound cultural background and historical significance of men's day happiness; The second is whether it has strong vitality, that is, whether it is necessary to exist in the contemporary era. Women's Day on March 8th undoubtedly meets these two points. In contrast, men's day has no historical background, and it is still difficult to become popular. Although it is controversial, and even some references and reasons are a bit meaningless, there is no doubt that behind these proposals are the helplessness of male compatriots with great pressure in life, and they call on the society to give more care to men, especially those young men who shoulder the heavy responsibility of supporting their families. This third-party survey focuses on the topic of setting up men's day. According to the results of online questionnaire survey, among 437 netizens who participated in online voting, 72% netizens expressed their support for the establishment of Men's Day. Only 8% people object; Netizens who think it doesn't matter account for 20%. Obviously, the majority of netizens are still looking forward to the mainstream attitude of setting up Men's Day.
[Edit this paragraph] Trivia
Russia has a "Men's Day" in Russia. On February 23rd every year, the country will celebrate "Men's Day", that is, "Defender of the Motherland Day". Originally a festival for soldiers, it has now become a festival for all Russian men. On this day, women should congratulate men and give gifts, while men can enjoy life and drink as much as they like on their own festivals. Why did "Defender of the Motherland Day" become "Men's Day"? It is reported that this is because all men in Russia have to perform military service, so Army Day has become a festival for all men. It turned out that February 23 was the Soviet Army Day. After Russia's independence, it was renamed "Defender of the Motherland Day". Since 2002, the Russian government has declared this day a national holiday.