Women's rights

Women's rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide. They formed the basis for the women's rights movement in the 19th century and the feminist movements during the 20th and 21st centuries. In some countries, these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behavior, whereas in others, they may be ignored or suppressed. They differ from broader notions of human rights through claims of an inherent historical and traditional bias against the exercise of rights by women and girls in favor of men and boys.

History

The history of women's rights is complex and varied, with roots in many different cultures and periods. The first recorded instances of women fighting for their rights occurred in Ancient Greece and Rome, but the struggle truly began to gain momentum during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The 19th and 20th centuries saw significant advancements in women's rights, with movements for suffrage and equality gaining traction in many parts of the world.

Issues

Women's rights issues vary by country and community, and can include areas such as the right to vote, to work, to earn fair wages or equal pay, to own property, to receive education, to enter contracts, to have equal rights within marriage, and to have maternity leave. Women's rights also include the right to bodily integrity and autonomy, to be free from sexual violence, to vote, and to enter into legal contracts.

Movements

The women's rights movement has been a global phenomenon, with many different groups and individuals contributing to its progress. Some of the most notable include the suffragettes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who fought for women's right to vote, and the feminists of the 1960s and 1970s, who campaigned for equality in all areas of life.

See also

• Feminism
• Gender equality
• Women's suffrage
• Women's health
• Women's education

References

Women's rights Resources
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