AP World History: Modern
Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights who lived during the late 18th century. She is best known for her work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman,' where she argued that women should have access to education and equal rights, challenging the societal norms of her time. Her ideas contributed significantly to the Enlightenment movement, particularly in the context of advocating for individual rights and rational thought.