Before the 18th century, what was the attitude of societies towards women’s intellectual ability?
disbelieving
What do “these pioneer thinkers” at the end of paragraph 2 refer to?
18th century European political philosophers
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph as one of women’s legal rights today? A. the right to hold property B. the right to equal pay C. equal employment opportunity rights D. the right to vote
A. the right to hold property
According to the text, what is the purpose of the struggle for women’s rights?
to bring equality between men and women
what is the best title for the passage?
Women’s Rights
According to the text, what was the main role traditionally accorded to women?
taking care of the house and family