Question

Which of these facts BEST supports Congresswoman Chisholm's thesis statement that there is a need for legislation that supports equal rights for women? A. "When women apply for a job they are asked if they can type." B. "More than half the population is female but only two percent of them hold managerial positions." C. "There is an unspoken assumption that women do not have executive ability." D. "Women have not been aggressive in demanding their rights."

Answer 1

I think the strongest answer is B. "More than half the population is female but only two percent of them hold managerial positions.

It indicates concern as a whole, based on the condition of women which calls for the need of legislation for better work promotions that would give equal opportunity to men.

Other answers are incorrect;

 A. "When women apply for a job they are asked if they can type." 
 ( It is a case of stereotyping, an association skill of a woman looking for a secretary work. Not a fact for legislation)

C. "There is an unspoken assumption that women do not have executive ability.
 (A comment and a stereotype situation, does not have figures to support it)

D. "Women have not been aggressive in demanding their rights."
(A reaction to women's passive behavior. This reaction cannot be used as basis for legislation )

Answer 2

B. "More than half the population is female but only two percent of them hold managerial positions."