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Name : Dangar Arpisha H. Paper : VAC Class : S.Y.B.A. ( English ) College:Maharani Shree Nandkunvarba Mahila Arts and Commerce College. Class assignment Three waves of feminism Introduction Feminism, as a social and political movement, advocates for gender equality and challenges the systemic oppression of women. The evolution of feminism is often discussed in terms of three waves, each reflecting the historical and socio-political context of its time. 1. First Wave Feminism (19th – Early 20th Century) Focus : Legal rights and suffrage Historical Context: Emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in the U.S. and the U.K., during the industrial revolution when women increasingly demanded a voice in public life. Key Objectives : Right to vote (women’s suffrage) Property and inheritance rights Access to education Key Figures : Susan B. Anthony – Advocated for women’s vot...