Question

The term domestic feminism during the fi rst half of the 19th century could

best be defi ned as

(A) women adopting a more assertive role in the home

(B) women gaining greater access to local politics and regional elections

(C) women gaining broader rights in the area of property ownership

(D) women being awarded primary custody of their children

(E) the advancements of the suff rage movement within the nation

Answer 1

The term domestic feminism during the first half of the 19th century could
best be defined as "(A) women adopting a more assertive role in the home," since prior to this men had almost always been considered to be the "head" of the household.