A social reform movement refers to a collective effort by individuals or groups to bring about positive changes in society by addressing specific issues or injustices.
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Abolitionism: The movement to end slavery in the United States, which gained significant momentum in the 19th century through the efforts of activists like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.
Women's Suffrage: The fight for women's right to vote, which emerged as an important social reform movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Prominent suffragettes like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton played crucial roles in this movement.
Temperance Movement: A campaign against alcohol consumption that gained popularity in the 19th century, aiming to address societal issues related to excessive drinking such as domestic violence and poverty.