In addition to speaking and writing pamphlets and articles concerning abolitionism, May was a leading advocate in women's rights and suffrage. Most notably, he wrote The Rights and Condition of Women in 1846 in favor of giving women the right to vote and allowing them equality in all aspects of life.
May was a prominent advocate for women's rights and suffrage, particularly known for his writings on the subject. He penned "The Rights and Condition of Women" in 1846 to champion women's right to vote and equal treatment across all aspects of life.