could someone check my answer?
Read the quotation.
“There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.”
―Susan B. Anthony, 1897
Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers would have been most likely to agree with this statement?
A.
Rousseau
B.
Wollstonecraft
C.
Voltaire
D.
Locke
I think its either A or D
It's B: Wollstonecraft. Thank me later:)
what is the awnser?!
The answer is b Wollstonecraft
To check your answer, we can analyze the viewpoints and ideas of each of the Enlightenment thinkers provided, and see which one aligns most closely with the quotation by Susan B. Anthony.
A. Rousseau: Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed in the social contract theory and the idea that individuals should willingly agree to be governed by a collective will. However, he had a traditional view of women and their roles in society, considering them primarily domestic figures. Therefore, Rousseau may not be the best fit for this quotation.
B. Wollstonecraft: Mary Wollstonecraft was a prominent feminist and advocate for women's rights during the Enlightenment era. She argued for social and political equality between men and women and believed in the importance of women's active participation in society. Given the topic of the quotation, Wollstonecraft would be a strong candidate.
C. Voltaire: Voltaire, while critical of many social and political issues of his time, did not focus specifically on women's rights or equality. Though he advocated for individual liberties, his views on gender equality were not as prominent as those of other Enlightenment thinkers.
D. Locke: John Locke is known for his ideas of natural rights, which include life, liberty, and property. Although Locke did not explicitly address women's rights, his focus on individual rights and the consent of the governed suggests that he may support the notion that women should be involved in lawmaking and voting.
Comparing their ideas to the quotation, it becomes clear that the Enlightenment thinker who would most likely agree with the statement by Susan B. Anthony is B. Wollstonecraft. She specifically advocated for women to play a role in creating laws and participate in politics. Therefore, your answer of B. Wollstonecraft seems to be correct.
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You're welcome.
thank you :)
Reading about both Rousseau and Wollstonecraft will help you make up your mind.
https://www.thoughtco.com/rousseau-on-women-and-education-3528799
https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/mary-wollstonecraft-a-vindication-of-the-rights-of-woman