Social movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women.
Feminist movements are like a team of builders trying to level the ground before constructing a building. They aim to create an even playing field where everyone has the same opportunities.
Women's Liberation Movement: The second wave of feminism in the United States that began in the early 1960s and lasted roughly two decades which focused on issues such as equality in workplace , reproductive rights etc.
Equal Rights Amendment: A proposed amendment to the US Constitution stating that civil rights may not be denied on the basis of one's sex.
Gender Equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
How did feminist movements interact with economic transformations brought about by the Second Industrial Revolution?
What led to increase in feminist movements during industrialization era?
Which social development did the Feminist movements during the late 19th century in Europe mostly advocate for?
How did the Cold War influence feminist movements in Europe?
What was a significant cause of the rise in feminist movements throughout Europe in the 20th century?
Which controversial issue led to significant divisions among feminist movements in Europe during the late 20th Century?
What was a key difference between the feminist movements in Western Europe and Eastern Europe during the 20th century?
How did World War II shape feminist movements in Europe during the mid-20th century?
How has the focus of feminist movements in Europe shifted since the late-20th century?
How did the feminist movements of the 20th Century in Europe echo the sentiments of the Enlightenment philosophers?
How did ideals expressed during French Revolution relate to the feminist movements of the late-20th century in Europe?
How did international dynamics influence feminist movements in Europe during the twentieth century?
What was the primary goal of Feminist movements in Europe during the late 20th Century?
What led to the rise of feminist movements during the late twentieth-century Europe?
How did Simone de Beauvoir's "The Second Sex" influence feminist movements?
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