Pakkis
Pakkis refers to a group of Finnish women who engaged in a form of organized social activism and mutual support. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, pakkis were often associated with the temperance movement and women's suffrage campaigns. The term itself, "pakkis," is a colloquialism that can be loosely translated as "bundlers" or "groupers," reflecting their collaborative approach.
These women typically gathered for meetings, often in private homes or community centers, to discuss social