19th Amendment

Definition

The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted American women the right to vote, a landmark victory in the women's suffrage movement. Ratified on August 18, 1920, it marked a significant step towards gender equality in political participation.

Related terms

Suffrage:

The right to vote in public elections.

Feminism:

A movement for advocating women's rights on the ground of equality of the sexes.

Civil Rights:

Rights protecting individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals