• Aythar Mahmood Saloom
• Dr. Alpesh Upadhyay

The first wave of feminism, a pivotal period stretching from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, was characterized by significant societal transformation and a robust movement for women’s rights. This abstract explores the role of women in the first wave of feminism, emphasizing the influential figures, central theme , and broader societal impact. During this era, women advocated for basic rights, such as voting, property ownership , and education, which had been largely denied to them. Prominent leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton emerged, pioneering the fights for women’s suffrage and other fundamental rights. The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, considered a landmark event, set the stage for decades of activism. The Declaration of Sentiments, modeled after U.S. Declaration of Independence, was issued at this convention, listing the various grievances women faced and calling for equality. A key focus of the first wave was women’s suffrage, which became the central issue driving the movement. Activists organized rallies, circulates petitions, and engaged in political discourse to push for voting rights. The passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States, marked a significant victory for the first wave of feminism.

First wave, The role, Women , Feminism, Transformation, Rights, Movement.

"THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE FIRST WAVE OF FEMINISM", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.c665-c672, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405286.pdf

"THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE FIRST WAVE OF FEMINISM", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppc665-c672, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405286.pdf