If women are men's equals, why is Women's Day celebrated?

International Women's Day 2008 is coming up this week, on March 8.

Today's women are independent, career-oriented, strong-willed and capable.

They balance both boardrooms and their home-life with ease, juggling schedules, meeting deadlines and fulfilling all their responsibilities as corporate women.

They seem to do it all and more and they pull it off with flair.

• Gift her something special this Women's Day

So we want to ask you, dear readers -- if women are considered equals, do you think a day is needed to celebrate their gender?

If equality of the sexes is desirable, should there be a 'Women's Day' at all?

Tell us what you think! Post your experiences, advice and opinions in this regard on the message board below; the best responses will be published later in the week, right here on Rediff.com!

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