The Danish women's movement, notably characterized by the Red Stocking Movement (Rødstrømpebevægelsen), emerged as a significant force for gender equality in Denmark's history, especially during the 1970s and early 1980s. Established in 1970, it drew inspiration from the Redstockings founded in New York City in 1969 and brought together left-wing feminists advocating for equal rights, particularly in areas such as equal pay, workplace treatment, and family roles.

The roots of this movement can be traced to the late 1960s when young activists, supported by cultural and university groups, began demanding changes in society. The movement gained visibility on April 8, 1970, when women protested for equal pay alongside brewery workers, capturing public attention. Initially, there was confusion about their objectives, but they clarified their stance through demonstrations and articles, advocating for free abortion and opposing Denmark's membership in the European Community.

The movement expanded from urban centers like Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense to towns across Denmark by the mid-1970s. Despite lacking a central hierarchy, the Red Stockings organized activities, including annual summer camps on Femø and helping establish the Women's Museum in Aarhus. Over time, internal disputes emerged, notably with lesbian members forming their own separate movement, and by the mid-1980s, interest waned, with the Aarhus branch formally closing in 1985.

Despite its relatively brief period of activity, the Danish Red Stocking Movement left a lasting impact, contributing to key legislative changes such as legalizing free abortion (1973), ensuring equal pay (1976), and improving maternity leave (1980). It also spurred the development of gender studies in universities and the establishment of KVINFO, Denmark’s Center for Research on Women and Gender, leaving a lasting legacy in the broader context of Danish social and political history.