How Did Marxist Theory Change the Lives of Women in Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

How did Marxist theory change the lives of women in most communist countries?

• A) Abortion and divorce laws were made more conservative, reducing women's access to both.
• B) Women were given greatly expanding workforce and educational opportunities.
• C) Many women rose to positions of significant political and economic power.
• D) Traditional patterns of sexism largely faded and most women were able to let go of their traditional roles inside the home.

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