feminism
//ˈfɛmɪnɪzəm//
Noun
feminismSingular
feminismsPlural
1
The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
Feminism has played an important role in achieving equal rights for women.
2
A range of social, political, and economic movements and ideologies that share a common goal of defining and establishing the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes.
Feminism has played a crucial role in advancing women's rights around the world.