Hello, I'm an expert in historical studies with a focus on social movements and their impact on society. The term "suffragettes" is often associated with the militant wing of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom, which became prominent around the early 20th century. The **Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU)**, which is one of the most well-known suffragette organizations, was formed in 1903. However, the broader women's suffrage movement, which included non-militant suffragists, had been active for several decades prior to that.

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The Women's Social and Political Union - the Suffragettes [Suffragettes: Members of the women's suffrage movement, which fought to win British women the right to vote. ] - was formed in 1903 and led by Emmeline Pankhurst.read more >>