4. Second wave feminism

Second wave feminism emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, building on the earlier suffragist movement, which focused mainly on voting rights. This wave expanded its focus to broader social issues, including equality in the workplace, reproductive rights, sexual liberation, and opposing systemic sexism. Activists sought to address cultural and institutional inequalities, advocating for policies that benefited women in various aspects of life. Key events, like the publication of Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique," helped galvanize support and highlight the limitations experienced by women, shaping contemporary discussions on gender equality.