“Modern Feminism has two distinct sides to it: (1) an articulate political and economic side embracing demands for so-called rights; and (2) a sentimental side which insists in an accentuation of the privileges and immunities which have grown up, not articulately or as the result of definite demands, but as the consequence of sentimental pleading in particular cases. In this way, however, a public opinion became established, finding expression in a sex favouritism in the law and even still more in its administration, in favour of women as against men.”

This quote addressing how criminal sentencing used to be equal, but how feminist efforts resulted in easier sentencing for women.

“The Fraud of Feminism” published in 1913

https://www.marxists.org/archive/bax/1913/fraud/chap1.htm

I point this out in response to the often made claim that feminism was long about equality, and only recently started focusing on advantaging women.

Similarly, here’s a book chapter (from another book) that addresses how many women opposed suffrage for fear it might mean losing privileges they enjoyed even then.

https://www.societyforhistoryeducation