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Militancy
/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/noun
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Militancy refers to a bold and forceful approach to advocating for a cause, often involving confrontation or the threat of violence to drive change in political, social, or religious contexts. In contemporary usage, it highlights the fine line between passionate activism and extremism, frequently sparking debates about effective versus risky strategies for social progress.
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Militancy was a key factor in the success of the Suffragette movement in early 20th-century Britain, where women like Emmeline Pankhurst employed militant tactics such as bombings and hunger strikes, which pressured the government to grant voting rights by 1918, accelerating women's suffrage globally.
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