Which statement paraphrases the authors' argument? (Abc)
Read the excerpt from A History of Women's Suffrage
by Stanton, Anthony, and Gage.
Another writer asserts that the tyranny of man over
woman has its roots, after all, in his nobler feelings; his
love, his chivalry, and his desire to protect woman in the
barbarous periods of pillage, lust, and war. But wherever
the roots may be traced, the results at this hour are
equally disastrous to woman. Her best interests and
happiness do not seem to have been consulted in the
arrangements made for her protection. She has been
bought and sold, caressed and crucified at the will and
pleasure of her master. But if a chivalrous desire to
protect woman has always been the mainspring of
man's dominion over her, it should have prompted him to
place in her hands the same weapons of defense he has
found to be most effective against wrong and
oppression.
O Throughout history, men have strived to protect
women through chivalrous action and guardianship.
O Women have always been subservient to men
because they have needed protection during war and
pillage.
O Men have not been successful protecting women
because they have not given women the power to
protect themselves.
O During times of war, men and women rely on one
another for defense, and they each have weapons for
battle.