  The 1980s were characterized by the expansion of feminist theory and practice. Feminists started focusing on specialized activities that deepened their vision of politics, culture, and society. The number of feminist magazines, films, and video collectives increased. Furthermore, the number of centers for rape victims and abused women, as well as feminist health collectives, lesbian groups, and other specifically gendered projects grew during this time (Saporta Sternbach et al. 1992: 404). As feminists increased their activities in feminist projects, they began creating more civil society organizations or NGO’s (non-government organizations) (Millán 2014: 154).