noun
women's lib; women's liberation movement
Refers to the social movement for women's rights and liberation, especially the second-wave feminism of the 1960s-70s. Often used in historical or activist contexts.
1970年代、日本でもウーマンリブの運動が広がった。
In the 1970s, the women's liberation movement spread in Japan as well.
Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but still seen.
フェミニズム is a broader term for feminism in general, while ウーマンリブ specifically refers to the historical women's liberation movement.
Loanword from English 'women's lib', a shortening of 'women's liberation'.