The role of women in the suffrage movement was crucial in advocating for the right to vote. Women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth helped lead campaigns, organize conventions, and mobilize grassroots efforts. They faced significant opposition but persevered in their pursuit of gender equality. Women's involvement extended beyond suffrage; they addressed broader social issues such as labor rights and educational opportunities. Their activism laid the groundwork for future feminist movements and significantly influenced American social and political landscapes.