Expressing a Viewpoint
Which sentence best summarizes the viewpoint Sue
Macy explains in the passage?
Although they rarely said it, some of those who focused
on the effects of cycling on women's sexual and
reproductive health had a greater concern. They worried
that the bicycle might permanently change women's role
in society by fostering their independence. At the time,
the social lives of many young women were strictly
supervised, but cycling allowed these women to escape
their parents' watchful eyes.
-Wheels of Change,
Sue Macy
O Women's reproductive health was threatened by
cycling, and those who opposed cycling were trying
to protect women
O Young women who cycled were those who wanted
a different role in society.
Some disapproved of women riding bicycles
because they feared it would give women greater
independence
O The social lives of women were greatly enhanced
by the bicycle
Done
) Intro