The women's rights movement, also known as the feminist movement, is a social, political, and cultural movement that advocates for the equal rights and opportunities for women. The movement has been referred to by various names such as the women's liberation movement, the women's suffrage movement, and the women's empowerment movement. It aims to achieve gender equality by challenging patriarchal structures and institutions that restrict women's freedom and autonomy. Other synonyms for the women's rights movement include the feminist struggle, the women's equality movement, and the women's emancipation movement. The movement has been instrumental in advancing women's rights and achieving significant progress towards gender equality.