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Intro topic ·Novelist and social theorist Charlotte Gilman
Played important role in debate about application of Darwin's theories to society.
Gilman's goal ·Wanted society to abandon gender-specific work roles and hierarchical relationships
She believed that these were necessary at one time in our societal evolution. But future progress would require a restoration of balance between masculine and feminine traits.
The correct answer will likely find support in P2 or P3, which describe Gilman’s views about the evolution of society.
a
reclamation of ancient ██████ ████████
Not stated as something Gilman believes can be a factor in evolution of society.
b
cross-cultural communication
Not stated as something Gilman believes can be a factor in evolution of society.
c
greater literacy
Not stated as something Gilman believes can be a factor in evolution of society.
d
skilled occupations
Stated as something Gilman believes can be a factor in evolution of society. (The author doesn’t use the exact words “skilled occupation,” but this is still the best answer. It’s fair to think of people working in crafts, trades, arts, and sciences and people working in occupations that involve skill.)
e
future uses of ███████████ ███████ ██ ███ ██████ ████████
Not stated as something Gilman believes can be a factor in evolution of society.
Difficulty
81% of people who answer get this correct
This is a moderately difficult question.
It is significantly easier than other questions in this passage.
CURVE
Score of students with a 50% chance of getting this right
25%139
149
75%158
Analysis
Implied
Other’s perspective
Science
Single position
Spotlight
Answer Popularity
PopularityAvg. score
a
5%
159
b
6%
156
c
3%
156
d
81%
164
e
4%
155
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