Women's suffrage movement (suffragettes)

The women's suffrage movement was a social and political campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for women's right to vote. Suffragettes, as they were called, organized protests, demonstrations, and civil disobedience to challenge gender restrictions in voting laws. Their efforts highlighted issues of gender equality and pushed governments to recognize women as equal citizens. In many countries, these persistence and activism led to legislative reforms, granting women the right to vote and participate fully in democratic processes, marking a significant advancement in gender rights and social justice.