First-wave feminism happened from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. It mainly focused on legal rights.

One big goal was suffrage, which means the right to vote.

Second-wave feminism took place from the 1960s to the 1980s. This time, the focus expanded to include social issues, like:

• Reproductive rights (being able to make choices about having children)
• Workplace equality
• Sexuality

Key Differences:

• Focus Areas:

  • First-wave: Legal rights and voting rights.
  • Second-wave: Social rights and choices about our own bodies.

• Challenges:

  • Many faced resistance from old traditions.
  • Some important issues, like how different experiences affect people, were often ignored.

Solutions:

• It’s important for different groups to come together and support each other.
• Education and awareness campaigns can help close the gaps between different perspectives.