Feminists
Definition
Feminists are individuals or groups who advocate for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Analogy
Think of feminists as the coaches in a soccer game where the players (women) have been unfairly sidelined. The coach (feminist) advocates for equal playing time and rules that ensure fair competition between all players regardless of their gender.
Related terms
Women's Suffrage: The right of women to vote in elections.
Gender Equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
Patriarchy: A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
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