Equal-rights doctrine (8)

I believe the answer is:

feminism

(Other definitions for feminism that I've seen before include "Doctrine that advocates equal rights for women" , "Movement to gain equal rights for women" , "Women's movement" , "International movement for the rights of women" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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