women's movement
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women's movement
A social and political movement that works for women's equality, the elimination of discrimination, and the improvement of their position in society.
Die Frauenbewegung hat im 20. Jahrhundert wichtige Meilensteine wie das Frauenwahlrecht erkämpft.
In the 20th century, the women's movement fought for important milestones such as women's suffrage.
The word is made up of 'Frauen' (plural of 'Frau', woman) and 'Bewegung' (movement). So it literally describes a movement by or for women.
Sie hat ein Buch über die Geschichte der Frauenbewegung geschrieben.
She wrote a book about the history of the women's movement.
When 'Frauenbewegung' (women's movement) is the subject of a sentence, it is often combined with verbs of fighting and demanding. Typical phrases are: 'die Frauenbewegung kämpft für' (the women's movement fights for), 'fordert' (demands), or 'setzt sich ein für' (advocates for).
Die Frauenbewegung kämpft seit Jahrzehnten für Lohngleichheit.
The women's movement has been fighting for equal pay for decades.
In connection with the women's movement, people often speak of different 'waves'. This metaphor describes different phases of the movement, each with its own goals and areas of focus.
Die zweite Welle der Frauenbewegung konzentrierte sich stark auf private und gesellschaftliche Strukturen.
The second wave of the women's movement focused heavily on private and social structures.
feminism
'Feminismus' and 'Frauenbewegung' are close in meaning because both have to do with working for equal rights and against discrimination. 'Feminismus' sounds more like an idea, attitude, or political theory about gender equality. 'Frauenbewegung' refers more to the social and political movement of women and their concrete activism in society. The words can be confused because they often talk about the same topics. If you mean the idea or attitude, 'Feminismus' fits better. If you mean the organized movement and its history, 'Frauenbewegung' often sounds more natural.
In der Ausstellung geht es um die Frauenbewegung im 20. Jahrhundert.
The exhibition is about the women's movement in the 20th century.
Viele junge Menschen verbinden Feminismus heute mit gleichen Chancen für alle Geschlechter.
Many young people today associate feminism with equal opportunities for all genders.