Suffrage Movements

Suffrage movements refer to campaigns advocating for the right to vote, primarily focused on women’s voting rights. These movements emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, spearheaded by activists who argued that voting was a fundamental democratic right. Notable figures include Susan B. Anthony and Emmeline Pankhurst. Their efforts led to significant milestones, such as the 19th Amendment in the U.S., which granted women the right to vote in 1920. Suffrage movements not only transformed electoral politics but also played a key role in advancing gender equality and social justice.