Suffragette

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  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

  Influenced · 1917

  Friedrich Engels' writings on socialism and communism significantly influenced the ideologies underpinning the Russian Revolution of 1917, which led to the establishment of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

  “Without Engels, there would be no Marxism.”

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  Karl Marx

  Influenced · 1883

  Karl Marx's writings and theories significantly influenced the ideological underpinnings of the suffragette movement, especially in terms of class struggle and social equality. Many suffragettes adopted Marxist principles to support their arguments for women's rights and suffrage.

  ““Just as [women] have suffered for centuries from the systematic oppression of their gender, they have also experienced a universal class struggle.””

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  Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

  Influenced · 1959

  Marxist feminism builds on the ideas of Karl Marx and integrates feminist theories, which has roots in the struggles of the suffragettes. This influence is evident in how feminist activism later adopted Marxist critiques of capitalism and patriarchy to advocate for women's rights.

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  Simone de Beauvoir

  Contemporary

  Simone de Beauvoir and the Suffragette movement both emerged from a context of intense struggle for women's rights. While de Beauvoir was not directly involved with the Suffragette movement, her work in feminism and existential philosophy has drawn upon the foundational ideas instigated by the suffragists.

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  Simone de Beauvoir

  Influenced · 1910

  The Suffragette movement, particularly its early waves, influenced de Beauvoir's understanding of women's rights and liberation that she later articulated in her seminal work. Her advocacy for women's rights echoed the efforts of suffragettes who fought for suffrage in various countries.

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  Friedrich Engels

  Contemporary · 1858

  The Suffragette movement arose in the late 19th century as a response to systemic gender inequality, echoing Engels' critiques of capitalism and social structures in works like 'The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State'. Both movements seek to address broader concerns of social justice.

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