What is the history of using the theme color ’purple’ on Women’s Day

Like other countries in the world, International Women's Day is being celebrated in Bangladesh on Sunday (March 8) with the theme 'Today's action, tomorrow's justice, let the rights of women and girls be protected'.

When International Women's Day comes, one color comes up repeatedly on social media, various campaign posters and events - purple. Many people wear purple clothes, use badges or ribbons on this day. But why this color became the symbol of Women's Day is unknown to many.

Its roots in the history of the women's rights movement can be found in the early 20th century. At that time, an organization was agitating for the establishment of women's voting rights in the United Kingdom - the Women's Social and Political Union. The symbol of their movement was three colors - purple, white and green. According to the organization's explanation, purple was a symbol of dignity and justice, white was a symbol of purity and green was a symbol of hope.

Later, these colors gradually became deeply associated with the women's rights movement. Over time, the color purple has also become increasingly important in celebrating International Women's Day. Currently, purple is used more as the symbolic color of Women's Day internationally, which carries the message of women's dignity, justice, and empowerment.

The importance of the color purple is not limited to the history of the movement. This color has also been seen as having special meaning in culture and art for a long time. Historically, purple is known as a symbol of royalty and honor. In many cultures, it has also been used as a symbol of strength, self-esteem, and creativity.

There is also a discussion in psychological research on the effect of color. Various studies have shown that color can affect human feelings and behavior. Purple is often considered a symbol of creativity, sensitivity, and dignity. Psychological analysis also says that color is capable of creating a symbolic relationship with human emotions and perceptions.

Therefore, using the color purple on International Women's Day is not just a formality. It is considered a symbol of the long history of the women's rights movement, struggle, and future expectations of equality. A purple badge or garment often becomes a symbol of a social movement.