In Its Original Form, the Double Standard Meant That

question 107

Multiple Choice

In its original form, the double standard meant that

• A) women must be in love to have sex.
• B) women should have fewer partners than men have.
• C) men should be faithful to their wives, but wives may have relations with other men.
• D) women should not have sex before or outside of marriage, but men can.

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