woman suffrage movement

The woman suffrage movement was a historic effort to secure voting rights for women, advocating for gender equality in democracy. Starting in the 19th century, women organized protests, petitions, and campaigns to challenge societal norms that excluded them from voting. Over decades, their persistent activism led to legal changes, culminating in significant milestones like the 19th Amendment in the United States (1920), which granted women the right to vote. The movement was driven by the belief that women, as equal citizens, deserved a voice in political decisions affecting their lives and society.