The fight for women's suffrage

The fight for women’s suffrage was a movement advocating for women’s right to vote, rooted in issues of equality and justice. Starting in the 19th century, women organized protests, petitions, and demonstrations to challenge societal norms that denied them political participation. Leaders like Susan B. Stanton and Elizabeth Cady Stanton championed these efforts in the U.S., while similar movements occurred globally. After decades of activism and resistance, women gained the right to vote with landmark legislation such as the 19th Amendment in 1920, marking a significant milestone in the broader struggle for gender equality.