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Feminist movements

Definition

Feminist movements encompass various social, political, and cultural campaigns throughout history that seek to achieve women's rights on an equal basis with men.

Analogy

Think of feminist movements as puzzle pieces coming together to create a complete picture of gender equality. Each movement represents an individual piece working towards achieving fairness for all.

Related terms

Suffrage Movement: Refers to the fight for women's right to vote during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

First Wave Feminism: This term represents the feminist movement from the mid-19th century until early 20th century primarily focusing on legal rights such as property ownership and marriage laws.

Intersectionality: It is a concept acknowledging that individuals can experience overlapping forms of oppression based on their race, class, sexuality, or other identities in addition to gender discrimination.