rights movement
nounUK /ˈraɪts ˌmuːvmənt/
US /ˈraɪts ˌmuːvmənt/
A rights movement is a group of people working together to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
The civil rights movement helped change unfair laws in the United States.
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2. A campaign to win legal protections for a specific group of people.
The women's rights movement fought for the right to vote.
3. An organized effort by many people to change how society treats them.
The disability rights movement pushed for better access to public buildings.
4. A historical period when people joined together to demand fair treatment.
We learned about the rights movement in history class.