First Wave Feminism refers to the early movement for women's rights that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in Western countries. It focused on legal issues and inequalities, advocating for women's suffrage, property rights, and access to education. Key figures included Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who organized campaigns and conventions to raise awareness and push for change. This movement laid the groundwork for future feminist waves by challenging societal norms and demanding equal treatment under the law. The culmination of First Wave Feminism is often marked by the passage of the 19th Amendment in the United States in 1920, granting women the right to vote.