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The study aims to explore the transnational dissemination of feminist ideas and their adaptations in the Global South.

March 18, 2026Open Access

March 8th in Transit: Europe and the Global South

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The study aims to explore the transnational dissemination of feminist ideas and their adaptations in the Global South.
Analyzed historical narratives surrounding International Women's Day
Investigated local adaptations of feminist movements in different contexts
Examined the intersection of gender equality with social justice
Identified diverse appropriations of International Women’s Day in various local contexts
Demonstrated the significance of the date as a symbol for gender equality
Showed how narrative disputes reflect broader social justice movements

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International Women’s Day, rooted in early twentieth-century socialist mobilizations, circulated transnational and was appropriated in diverse contexts, including the Global South. This article examines narrative disputes, the transnational flow of feminist ideas, and local adaptations, showing how the date became a symbol of struggles for gender equality, social justice, and political recognition. Keywords: International Women’s Day; decoloniality; Global South; narrative disputes; transnational feminisms.

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