key term - Feminism

Definition

Feminism is a political and social movement striving for equal rights and opportunities for all genders, focusing primarily on dismantling systemic inequalities faced by women. It advocates for gender equality in the personal, political, and economic spheres.

Related terms

Patriarchy:

A social system in which men hold primary power and are predominant in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Intersectionality:

A framework for understanding how aspects of a person's social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege.

Gender Equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender, allowing individuals of all genders to participate fully in all societal areas