A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) by Mary Wollstonecraft is a foundational feminist text that argues for women's equality, particularly in education. Wollstonecraft criticizes the way society limits women's potential by confining them to superficial roles and denying them intellectual development. She advocates for women to be seen as rational beings capable of virtue and reason, challenging traditional views that portrayed women as inherently inferior to men. The book calls for reform in societal attitudes, urging equal opportunities for women to develop their minds and contribute meaningfully to society.