This International Women's Day I want more equality, not coupons and girly gifs

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This Opinion piece is by Anusuya Datta, a writer/journalist currently based in Saskatoon who has a special interest in connecting technology with sustainability issues and social causes.

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It’s that time of year again. International Women’s Day. Suddenly, as women we feel special. 

There is a flurry of activity from every brand touting their “support” for women.

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The promotion folders in our inboxes, and our Facebook and Instagram feeds, are full of discounts on beauty brands, heart-shaped chocolates, pearl-studded silver jewellery and T-shirts with inspirational quotes.

In 2018, McDonald’s even flipped its logo to

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