Women's right to vote refers to the legal recognition and guarantee that women have the same voting rights as men.
Related terms
Universal Suffrage: The principle that all adult citizens should have the right to vote regardless of gender, race, or other characteristics.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Legislation aimed at overcoming legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
League of Women Voters: An organization founded in 1920 after winning suffrage rights, focused on educating voters and promoting democratic participation.