Advocating for Equal Rights

Definition

Advocating for equal rights involves actively supporting and promoting the principle that all people should have the same legal and social rights and opportunities.

Analogy

Think of advocating for equal rights like being a coach. A good coach wants all their players to have the same opportunities to play and succeed - they don't want any player left on the bench just because of who they are.

Related terms

Civil Liberties: These are basic freedoms guaranteed by laws or recognized as morally right. They include freedom of speech, privacy etc., which are essential when advocating for equal rights.

Human Rights Activism: This is a type of advocacy focused on upholding human rights at both domestic and international levels.

Feminism: Feminism is a social movement and ideology that fights for the political, economic, personal, and social equality of sexes. It's one form of advocating for equal rights.