Suffragist
Suffragist
Suffragist (pronunciation: /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/) is a term used to describe an advocate for the extension of Suffrage, particularly to women. The term is derived from the Latin word suffragium, meaning "vote" or "the right to vote".
Etymology
The term "suffragist" originates from the mid-19th century, from suffrage + -ist. The word suffrage itself comes from the Latin suffragium, which means "vote", "political support", or "the right to vote". The -ist suffix is used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.
History
The suffragist movement began in the mid-19th century, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The movement was led by women who believed that they should have the same political rights as men, including the right to vote. The suffragists used peaceful methods to achieve their goals, such as lobbying, petitioning, and organizing peaceful protests.
Related Terms
- Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
- Feminism: The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
- Women's rights: The rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide.
- Activism: The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
See Also
- List of suffragists and suffragettes
- Women's suffrage in the United States
- Women's suffrage in the United Kingdom
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suffragist
- Wikipedia's article - Suffragist
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