Feminism is the belief that women should have equal political,social,sexual,intellectual and economic rights to men.It involves various movements,theories,and philosophies,all concerned with issues of gender difference,that advocate equality for women and that campaign for women's rights and interests
Feminism has altered predominant perspectives in a wide range of areas within Western society,ranging from culture to law.Feminist activists have campaigned for women's legal rights (rights of contract,property rights,voting rights); for women's right to bodily integrity and autonomy,for abortion rights,and for reproductive rights (including access to contraception and quality prenatal care); for protection from domestic violence,sexual harassment and rape;[1][10] for workplace rights,including maternity leave and equal pay; and against other forms of discrimination