The term "men movement" refers to a social movement aimed at advocating for men's rights and empowerment. There are several synonyms for this term, including "men's rights movement," "masculinist movement," "men's liberation movement," and "male empowerment movement." These movements have emerged in response to the perceived societal and cultural pressures faced by men and an increase in awareness of issues affecting men, such as discrimination, gender stereotypes, mental health, and fatherhood. While some critics argue that these movements serve to reinforce patriarchal power structures, proponents of these movements believe that men have a unique set of issues and concerns that need to be addressed in order to achieve greater gender harmony and equality.