Which of the Following Was Often Cited by Western Imperialists

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was often cited by western imperialists as evidence for the improvement of women's lives under colonial rule?

• A) Colonial laws prohibited sati and female genital mutilation.
• B) Colonial laws required equal pay for women employed in plantation agriculture.
• C) Women had equal access to education in missionary and colonial schools.
• D) Women were freed from homesteading chores when African gold and silver mines opened.

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Definitions:

Gender Typing

the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus begins to enact the roles and behaviors that society deems appropriate for that gender.

Social Modesty

The behavior of minimizing one's own accomplishments or qualities in a social context to avoid offending or overshadowing others.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that differentiate the sexes but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development or facial hair.

Quality of Researcher

A measure of a researcher's expertise, productivity, and impact in their field of study.