So, we're looking for a word that describes her move and fits in the sentence. It's important to look at the definition of each word and consider the context of the sentence. She's standing up for her beliefs. That's something that not many would do you could easily consider it to be a bold move.
Answer: No women in the 1800s did not have the same rights as men because they were seen as inferior to men and therefore they did not have as many rights as men