Women suffrage refers to the right for women to vote in political elections. It is about gender equality and ensuring that women have an equal voice in democratic decision-making processes.
Related terms
Seneca Falls Convention: This was a women's rights convention held in 1848, where attendees demanded equal rights for women including the right to vote.
Nineteenth Amendment: The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, granted women suffrage nationwide.
Suffragettes: These were activists who fought for women's right to vote through protests, demonstrations, and civil disobedience during the suffrage movement.