Equal Rights for Women

Definition

Equal rights for women refers to the belief that women should have the same legal rights, opportunities, and protections as men in society. It involves advocating for gender equality across various aspects such as education, employment, voting rights, and reproductive rights.

Related terms

Feminism: A social movement that advocates for political, economic, and social equality between genders.

Suffrage Movement: The organized efforts by women seeking the right to vote during different historical periods.

Gender Roles: Socially constructed expectations about how individuals should behave based on their assigned biological sex.