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British Suffragette Movement

The British Suffragette Movement was a campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for women's right to vote in the UK. Led by activists like Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters, the movement employed both peaceful protests and more militant tactics, such as demonstrations and civil disobedience. Despite facing opposition and imprisonment, their efforts raised awareness about gender inequality. In 1918, the representation of the People Act granted voting rights to some women over 30, and in 1928, women gained equal voting rights with men, marking a significant victory for the movement.

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    The British suffragette movement was a campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for women's rights to vote in elections. Women faced significant societal and legal barriers, leading groups like the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) to adopt militant tactics, including protests and acts of civil disobedience. Key figures, such as Emmeline Pankhurst, galvanized public attention. The movement played a crucial role in raising awareness about women's rights, leading to partial suffrage in 1918 (for women over 30) and full suffrage in 1928 (for all women over 21), marking significant progress in gender equality.