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Women's Suffrage Movement in the Early 20th Century
The chapter explores the women's suffrage movement in Britain and globally during the early 1900s, tracing the history of advocacy for women's right to vote. It discusses the challenges faced by suffragists in achieving equality and gaining political voice, as well as the opposition and controversies surrounding the idea of women participating in the political process. Despite decades of campaigning and activism, women's suffrage remained a contentious issue due to conservative and political motives.
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