The works of Elizabeth Cady Stanton were foundational for the women's rights movement in the U.S. Her advocacy for suffrage, reproductive rights, and social equality helped shape the feminist discourse. Stanton's *Declaration of Sentiments*, presented at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, outlined the injustices faced by women and called for equal rights. Her writings and speeches provided a framework for future activists, bridging gaps between different waves of feminism and amplifying the call for gender equality in both public and private spheres.