 Adlersparre felt that it was important for men to be a part of the work for equality, and in addition to women such as Ellen Anckarsvärd (referred to as her successor in the Swedish women's rights movement), Ellen Fries, Gertrud Adelborg and Fredrika Limnell, she welcomed men such as Hans Hildebrand and Gustav Sjöberg.The purpose of the organization was to "work for a healthy and calm progress in elevating women morally and intellectually as well as socially and economically".One of the FBF's functions was to offer scholarships, which were arranged by Mathilda Silow.