International Women’s Day is upon us again. But do we really need it?

International Women’s Day (IWD) is upon us again. But do we really need it? Lots of razzamatazz but nothing much to show for it. Certainly nothing much that lasts. I say this as a supporter of the aims of IWD – i.e. commemorating women’s fight for equality and liberation. The day was designed to highlight issues such as gender inequality, violence, and abuse against women. Only the most ardent misogynist could argue that this isn’t a cause worth supporting. Right?

So why is it seen as “a...