Feminist Movement

Definition

The feminist movement refers to a series of political campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay etc., aimed at defining and establishing equal political, economic and social rights for women.

Related terms

Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections. Women's suffrage is a major focus of the feminist movement, aiming to secure voting rights for women.

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): A proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. It seeks to end the legal distinctions between men and women in terms of divorce, property, employment etc.

Second-wave Feminism: This term refers to a period of feminist activity which began during the early 1960s and lasted through late 1980s. It focused on issues like equality in laws, culture, education etc.