Which of the Following Factors Best Explains the Absence of Women

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors best explains the absence of women in early sociology?

• A) Women had a lack of interest in becoming sociologists.
• B) Women had limited occupational choices due to 19th-century societal norms.
• C) Women had a lack of intellectual capacity.
• D) Women were more attracted to other high-profile public occupations.

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