To What Extent Does Research Support the Central Hypotheses Associated

question 26

Essay

To what extent does research support the central hypotheses associated with feminist theory?

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Definitions:

3/5 Clause

A provision in the United States Constitution that counted three-fifths of the slave population for purposes of taxation and representation.

Enfranchising

Granting a group or individual the right to vote in political elections.

Post-Civil War Amendments

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th, enacted after the Civil War to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and secure voting rights regardless of race.