March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate women’s contributions throughout history with Women’s History Month. All month long, we’re celebrating women both at our dealership and around they world as we acknowledge the differences they’re made to the car industry and our personal lives.
The History of Women’s History
Women’s History Month actually began as a single week in 1982. For the next five years, different presidents continued to pass the resolution until the entire month of March was dedicated to women. Resolutions were proposed and approved every year, setting aside one week per year dedicated just to women in America. A few years later, there was a proposal to expand to an entire month, and Women’s History Month was born. Since then, every month has set aside March as a way to celebrate women’s contributions to the United States in a variety of fields and industries. It’s only grown since then, as we learn more about what women have done behind the scenes to make such a difference.
Contributions to the Automotive World and Beyond
Today, women make up a big part of the car world. There’s the Rebelle Rally, a women-only competitive event that tests the skills of drivers and navigators as they make their way through a grueling desert landscape. Then there’s the National Hot Rod Association Drag Race Series, an inclusive competition that has welcomed women with open arms for decades. Many women have competed and won, proving that women deserve just as much space in the automotive world as men. Even the Stellantis Group has Women of Stellantis, a resource group created in the last few years to promote women in leadership and throughout Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and RAM. With over 3,000 current members, the group’s goal is to have 35% of women in leadership by 2030 across their global network.
Here at Benna CDJR, we celebrate Women’s History Month every day through our amazing staff. Women aren’t just our peers, but they’re also our leaders as we celebrate a diverse environment welcome to everyone. From our office to our sales staff and service department, women are a welcome and valued part of our team. Visit us today to celebrate with us!
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