Eleanor Roosevelt faced numerous challenges during her husband’s presidency, including navigating her role as a public figure while advocating for her own social causes. She confronted social issues such as racial segregation and women's rights, often at odds with political norms of the time. Eleanor also dealt with personal struggles, including criticism and intense public scrutiny. Despite these challenges, she emerged as a human rights champion, influencing policy and shaping the role of First Lady into one that involved active engagement in social justice.