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Feminism

Definition

Feminism is an ideology advocating for political, economic, and social equality between genders. It seeks to address gender-based inequalities by challenging traditional gender roles and promoting women's rights.

Related terms

Women's Suffrage: Women's suffrage refers to the right for women to vote in political elections.

Gender Equality: Gender equality is the concept of providing equal opportunities, rights, responsibilities, treatment, and representation for people of all genders.

Second-Wave Feminism: Second-wave feminism was a feminist movement during the 1960s and 1970s that focused on issues such as reproductive rights, workplace equality, and domestic violence.

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