Fighting for Freedoms
Definition
This term refers to individuals or groups advocating for and taking action towards gaining civil liberties and rights which they believe they are entitled to but have been denied.
Analogy
Imagine you're at an all-you-can-eat buffet but there's a rule saying you can only eat salads while others enjoy everything else. Fighting for freedoms is like standing up against this rule so everyone has equal access to all dishes on offer.
Related terms
Human Rights Activism: Efforts made by individuals or groups working towards protecting human rights and ending human rights abuses.
Suffrage Movement: A series of political campaigns for reforms on issues such as women's right to vote.
Civil Rights Movement: A struggle by African Americans in the mid-20th century in the United States to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights under law.
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