ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Second wave feminism

Hey there kiddo! You know how boys and girls are treated differently sometimes? Well, a long time ago, there were some girls who didn't like that and wanted to change things. They were part of a thing called second wave feminism.

During this time, lots of girls and women started speaking up about stuff they didn't like. They wanted to be treated the same as boys and men in things like work, school, and even at home. They wanted to be able to do things girls weren't usually allowed to do.

They also talked about important things like saying no to things they didn't want to do, and standing up for themselves if someone was being mean or unfair to them. They also wanted to make sure they could make choices about their own bodies and healthcare.

Overall, second wave feminism was a big movement where lots of girls and women worked together to make sure they had the same opportunities and rights as boys and men.