Is feminism an ideology or a rights movement?

It is a collection of philosophies, social and political activism and discussion around the idea that women and men are equally deserving of opportunity to thrive. read more

Feminism is both an ideology (or perhaps merely a philosophy) that women deserve to be treated as equal and a movement to help make that happen. All feminists approach it in their own way; some may go out and protest but most just try to live their life respecting women and trying to treat them as equal. read more

The modern feminist movement can be broken down into three distinct waves. The first wave was from the 19th to early 20th-century and was focused primarily on basic political, social and economic rights, including the right to vote, education, private property and marriage reform. read more