A feminist movement refers to a collective effort by individuals or organizations advocating for gender equality and women's rights. This includes challenging social, political, and economic inequalities experienced by women.
Related terms
Suffrage Movement: The suffrage movement specifically focused on achieving voting rights for women.
Second Wave Feminism: The second wave feminism emerged in the 1960s and emphasized issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality recognizes that gender inequality intersects with other forms of discrimination such as race, class, sexuality, etc., influencing the experiences of different groups of women.