Key Figure

Definition

A key figure refers to an individual who played a significant role or had a major influence within a particular context or movement. In this case, it pertains to someone notable in the feminist movement during the late 20th century.

Related terms

Gloria Steinem: Gloria Steinem is a prominent feminist activist and writer who became one of the leading voices of second-wave feminism during the late 20th century.

Betty Friedan: Betty Friedan was an influential author and feminist activist known for her book "The Feminine Mystique," which sparked second-wave feminism.

Angela Davis: Angela Davis is an American political activist and scholar who played a significant role in advocating for civil rights, women's rights, and prison abolition during the late 20th century.