Feminism
Definition
Feminism is a socio-political movement that advocates for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Related terms
Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
Gender Equality: The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
Patriarchy: A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
"Feminism" appears in:
Subjects (4)
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP US History
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 5.1 The Enlightenment
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