How does the author's reference to Rosa Parks in paragraph 2 contribute to the overall text? A It shows how important the contributions of black women were to the Civil Rights Movement,

b It provides an example of a black woman who was adequately recognized for her contributions,

C It shows how black women were silenced and prevented from providing further aid to the movement because of their gender.

d it gives an example of how women worked in the background of the Civil Rights Movement.