Women's Rights Activist
Definition
A women's rights activist is someone who advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women. They work towards eliminating gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality in various aspects of society.
Analogy
Imagine a superhero fighting for justice. A women's rights activist is like a superhero specifically focused on fighting for equal rights and opportunities for women.
Related terms
Suffrage Movement: The organized effort by women activists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to gain voting rights for women.
Feminism: The belief in social, political, and economic equality between genders.
Seneca Falls Convention: A pivotal event held in 1848 where suffragettes gathered to discuss women's rights issues and advocate for suffrage.
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