What does the term Feminist Movement imply?

In most of the societies in the world, the role of women in public and in political life is limited whereas men played an important role in public affairs, votes or elections and participate in public offices. Gradually, this led to the emergence of gender inequality in politics and women started forming the organisation and demanded equal rights. Agitation in different countries started for providing voting rights to women and also to improve the political, legal status of women, educational and career opportunities. Moreover, women’s movements demanded equality in personal and family life. Movement led by men and women demanding equal rights and opportunities for women, such movements are termed as ‘Feminist Movement”.