Pronunciation: [sˌʌfɹɐd͡ʒˈɛt] (IPA) 
The word "suffragette" is spelled with a double "t" and an "e" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈsʌfrədʒɛt/. The "u" is pronounced as "uh" and the "a" is pronounced as "æ". The "g" is pronounced as "j" and the "e" at the end is pronounced as "et". This word, which refers to a woman advocating for the right to vote, was commonly used in the early 20th century during the suffrage movement.
A suffragette is a term used to describe a woman who actively advocated for and fought for women's suffrage, or the right for women to vote. The suffragette movement, which gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aimed to challenge and change the discriminatory social and political norms that denied women their basic democratic right to participate in the electoral process.
Suffragettes were characterized by their determination, courage, and willingness to engage in direct action and civil disobedience to achieve their goals. They organized rallies, protests, and demonstrations, often involving confrontational tactics, such as hunger strikes and physical clashes with authorities. Suffragettes fought relentlessly and faced immense opposition, including arrests, imprisonment, and public disdain.
Their efforts ultimately led to significant advancements in women's rights, ultimately culminating in the achievement of suffrage for women in various countries around the world. Suffragettes played a critical role in challenging the prevailing gender norms and fostering greater gender equality within society.
In contemporary language, the term suffragette is often used to refer to any woman who actively advocates for women's rights and gender equality, continuing the legacy and spirit of those early pioneers. Their courageous actions, sacrifices, and perseverance remain significant in the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the recognition of women's rights.
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The word "suffragette" originated in the late 19th century during the women's suffrage movement, particularly in Britain. It is a diminutive form of the word "suffrage", which means the right to vote in political elections.
The word itself combines "suffrage" with the suffix "-ette", which was commonly used to create diminutive forms of nouns in French. The suffix "-ette" implies a smaller or lesser version of something. In this case, "suffragette" was coined to refer specifically to women who were advocating for their right to vote, thereby indicating the smaller or lesser version of suffrage applied to women.
The term "suffragette" was initially used derogatorily by critics of the women's suffrage movement, but it was later embraced by the suffragettes themselves as a badge of honor and pride.
