The focus of the suffragette movement in the early 20th century was primarily on securing voting rights for women. Activists, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, campaigned vigorously to challenge societal norms and legal barriers that denied women the right to vote. The movement gained momentum through protests, rallies, and hunger strikes, drawing attention to women's rights and emphasizing equality. The suffragettes challenged the prevailing patriarchy and worked tirelessly for social change, leading to significant milestones in women's suffrage, such as the passage of the 19th Amendment in the U.S. in 1920 and the Representation of the People Act in the UK in 1918.