The Role of Women in the Suffrage Movement

Abstract

Based on qualitative research, this paper delves into the significance of women in the suffrage movement, acknowledging their contributions, the challenges they faced, and the socio-political contexts that influenced this historic battle. Through historical documents, personal letters, and feminist writings, this book delves into how women of all classes mobilized for their right to vote and how their activism shaped the broader fight for gender equality. The results emphasize the diversity within the suffrage movement, showing differences based on race, class, and socio-economic status that affected women's experiences and strategies in the suffragette movement. Ultimately, this research speaks to the importance of women's collective/mobilized action and the legacy of that action in promoting democratic tenets. The works shed light on the underbelly narratives of women in the suffrage movement, providing context to their tenacity, resourcefulness, and the continued applicability of their struggle for equality.

Keywords: Women, suffrage, feminism, suppression