The movement aimed at elevating education and literacy among women in the 19th century is often referred to as the women’s education movement. This social reform movement sought to provide women with access to education at all levels, challenging the traditional views that limited women's roles to domestic spheres. Activists like Mary Wollstonecraft and Emma Willard advocated for educational opportunities and equality, emphasizing the importance of educating women to promote social reform. By establishing schools, writing textbooks, and pushing for legislative changes, the movement significantly expanded women's academic opportunities and facilitated their participation in broader societal roles in the years to come.