Jane Addams Was Largely Ignored by Her Colleagues at the University

question 68

Multiple Choice

Jane Addams was largely ignored by her colleagues at the University of Chicago because

• A) she was less educated than her colleagues.
• B) she was working with colleagues who had published more than she had.
• C) gender discrimination was rampant.
• D) racial discrimination was rampant.
• E) her colleagues did not agree with her assessment of immigration.

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Definitions:

Misrepresentation

The act of giving a false or misleading statement about a material fact, often leading to a breach of contract.

Disaffirm

To legally reject or void a previously agreed upon contract or agreement, especially by minors.

Tort

A civil wrong that causes harm or loss, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Disaffirmed

The act of denying, rejecting, or nullifying an assertion or agreement, especially in legal contexts.