In the 19th century, Mary Wollstonecraft championed educational rights for women. Her seminal work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," argued against the prevailing beliefs that women were inferior to men and stressed the need for equal access to education. Wollstonecraft's advocacy laid foundational ideas that inspired generations of women to seek knowledge and develop their capabilities, making her a pioneering figure in feminism and women's rights. Her impacts rippled through the subsequent movements for women’s equality, cementing her legacy as a catalyst for change in education for women.