Final Answer:
The author claims that women are not naturally meant to be in a subordinate position because men have also been enslaved and yet achieved equality, and women have shown great progress—from being treated as toys or drudges to becoming leaders of thought.
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Explanation:
- First, look for what the author is trying to prove or argue. That’s the claim.
- In this paragraph, the author is fighting against the idea that “women must always be inferior.”
- The author says: “If men were enslaved too but still reached equality, then why should women stay ‘slaves’?”
- Then the author gives proof: women went from being treated like toys or workers to being respected thinkers in big countries.
- So the main point (claim) is: Women are not naturally meant to be under men — they’ve already proven they can rise up.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identifying claims and evidence worksheet.
