what was the primary focus of francis willard's efforts for social reform?

The primary focus of Francis Willard's efforts for social reform was the temperance movement, specifically combating the influence of alcohol on families and society. However, under her leadership, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) expanded its mission to address a broad range of social reforms, including women's rights, suffrage, prison reform, labor rights such as the eight-hour workday, public health, child labor, and social purity. Willard promoted temperance as a gateway issue that allowed women to gain a public platform for advocating various interconnected social reforms rooted in Christian values. Her "Do Everything" policy encouraged engagement in multiple social causes while maintaining a focus on protecting the home and family through moral and political reform, notably through women's suffrage framed as "Home Protection" against the damages of alcohol. Willard combined strong Christian moral principles with progressive social activism to advocate reforms that were considered socially acceptable and aligned with the ideals of women's moral superiority and social responsibility.