The historical event recognized for advancing women's rights and challenging misogyny is typically considered the suffrage movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This movement mobilized women to fight for their right to vote, leading to significant social and political changes. Key figures such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton played pivotal roles in advocating for women's equality. The movement not only sought suffrage but also highlighted broader issues of gender discrimination, yielding a greater awareness of women's rights that persisted into future generations.