What Was a Central Principle of "Maternalism," a Term Coined

question 2

Multiple Choice

What was a central principle of "maternalism," a term coined by recent historians to refer to the Progressive-era justification for women's programs?

• A) Motherhood should exist in a private sphere, separate from both men and politics.
• B) Motherhood was a job unto itself, and mothers should be represented by a union.
• C) Working-class women lacked the proper financial resources to be mothers.
• D) Society needed to protect motherhood for the good of the nation.

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