Why were women denied education, employment and many legal and political rights?
Because of widespread doubt about women's intellectual ability.
According to the text, what was the main role traditionally accorded to women?
Taking care of the house and family.
What did women struggle for?
They struggled for women's right: Establish the same social, economic, and political status for women as for men.
Did people believe that women's natural roles were as mother and wives?
Yes, they did.
When did the Age of Enlighttenment happen?
In the 18th century.
What do "these pioneer thinkers" at the end of paragraph 2 refer to?
18th century European political philosophers.
What have women gained significant legal rights?
The right to have equal work opportunities and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to formal education.
According to the passage, it was men who controlled most positions of employment and power in society. True or False?
True
Before the 18th century, what was the attitude of societies towards women's intellectual ability?
Disbelieving
What is the meaning of the word phrase "equal work opportunity"?
Cơ hội công việc bình đẳng
Pioneer thinkers agreed that women should be discriminated against on the basis of their sex. True or False?
False
Deep-seated cultural beliefs allowed only limited roles in society. True or False?
True
What is the meaning of the word phrase "deep-seated cultural beliefs"?
Niềm tin văn hóa lâu đời
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph as one of women's legal rights today?
The right to hold property.
What were women considered to be better suited for?
Childbearing and homemaking
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 meaning of the word phrase "Age of Enlightenment"?
Thời đại khai sáng
What is the best title for the passage?
Women's Rights.