Throughout Much of the Nineteenth Century,middle-Class American Women Were Confined

question 37

Multiple Choice

Throughout much of the nineteenth century,middle-class American women were confined by a cultural ideology that dictated that they

• A) work outside the home to make ends meet.
• B) integrate workplace and home as much as possible.
• C) exist within the private sphere of the household.
• D) extend their sphere of influence to include charity work.

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