1869 women's suffrage split

The 1869 women's suffrage split occurred when two key groups of women’s rights advocates in the UK disagreed over how to achieve voting rights. The main divide was between the moderate "National Society for Women's Suffrage" and the more militant "Women's Rights Society." The disagreement centered on whether to pursue gradual reform through legislation or more direct, impactful protests. This split created two separate organizations and strategies, slowing progress but highlighting differing approaches within the movement. Ultimately, it reflected differing views on how best to secure women’s voting rights and advance gender equality.