When it comes to an international day, everyone is entitled to it. Today is the international left-handed day. In this article some statistical research concerning them.
It may not be known, but left-handers the world over have known thediscrimination and stigma. Sure wikipedia, this day established in 1976 is presented as:
" … An annual and global event that takes place every August 13 to raise awareness of left-handed rights against stigma and discrimination…".
This day is celebrated by activities putting right-handed people in competition with left-handed people. There are also drinking contests with the left hand.
To honor this day, here are some facts and statistics on left-handers.
Discrimination against left-handers
The name loss experience inspired by the Latin "sinister" means left-handed ou left side. This term today associated with certain distortions or facts associated with sinister events was once used to designate left-handed people.
Lefties were associated in the past with all that is impure, weak and even demonic. Although they still exist today, minorities who discriminate against left-handed people, the latter must adapt in a world where almost everything is designed for right-handed people.
Some facts and statistics
A study estimates that 10% of the world population is left-handed but the number varies enormously depending on the weather and the area of residence.
In politics, 4 of the last 7 presidents of United States of America are left-handed. It is Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Gereald Ford.
Ronal Reagan would be on the list of those presidents because he was a left-hander who was forced to be right-handed.
Conclusion
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source: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/13/us/national-left-handers-day-trnd/index.html
