women's rights

American  

Or woman's rights

plural noun

1. the rights claimed for women, equal to those of men, with respect to suffrage, property, the professional fields, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of women's rights

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Muro went over matters of of farmworkers’ rights, women’s rights, environmental justice and cultural identity, before prompting a Monarch to share a personal example of injustice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The country is in the midst of an ambitious effort to transform its economy, diversifying beyond energy into AI and technology more broadly while liberalizing women’s rights.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

But Huerta was also a legend, a fiercely independent mother who had a passion for addressing the social issues of the time — women’s rights, poverty and racism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Among them is Leila Mir Ghaffari, who had been detained several times before, including during the women’s rights protests of 2022, according to two activists familiar with her situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Stanton addressed the crowd on the issue of women’s rights, arguing that the topic was relevant at a temperance meeting because many people in the audience still questioned whether women should be permitted to speak.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling