Women's Liberation Movement
Definition
The Women's Liberation Movement was a social and political movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It aimed to address systemic gender inequality, fight for women's rights, challenge traditional gender roles, and improve opportunities for women in various spheres of life.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a video game where female characters have limited abilities compared to male characters. The Women's Liberation Movement is like an update patch that gives female characters equal powers, allowing them to compete on an even playing field.
Related terms
Second Wave Feminism: Refers to the feminist movement that emerged in the 1960s focusing on issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Equal Pay: The principle of paying employees equally regardless of their gender or other factors unrelated to job performance.
Patriarchy: A social system where men hold primary power and dominate decision-making positions in society.
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