Poster: Women’s Rights Movements in Europe and the USA

At the end of the 18th century, women's movements emerged in many countries, campaigning for equality for women in law, politics and other areas of society. To this day, the movements and their ideas are characterized by great diversity and differ depending on the era, cultural area or social class. This timeline is intended to provide an overview of the development of women's rights and the women's movement or feminism from the late 18th century to the present day. It mainly presents ideas, events and people from Europe and the United States with a special focus on the German context. Also available in German and as a timeline.