Early Feminism

First-wave Feminism: The first phase of feminist activity, primarily focused on legal issues such as voting rights (suffrage). Early feminism can be seen as part of this wave.

Women's Rights Movement: An ongoing series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, etc. This movement grew out from seeds planted by early feminists like Wollstonecraft.

Social Reform: Efforts made to improve societal conditions and achieve greater equality and justice. Early feminists were among many groups pushing for social reform during their time.