The women's rights movement in the late 19th century focused primarily on securing legal rights and social equality for women, particularly advocating for suffrage—the right to vote. Activists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton emerged as leading figures in the fight for women's rights, emphasizing the importance of political participation as a means to achieve broader gender equality. The movement also addressed issues such as property rights, education, and employment opportunities for women. The late 19th century set the stage for the broader women's rights movement of the 20th century, culminating in significant legislative changes like the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States.