The women's suffrage movement in the 19th and 20th centuries aimed to secure the legal right to vote for women. Driven by the belief in gender equality and women's rights, activists sought to challenge societal norms that restricted women's participation in politics. Key figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and later, Alice Paul, organized campaigns, protests, and legislative efforts. The movement faced significant opposition but ultimately led to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States. This was a critical step in advocating for broader civil rights for women.