Question

Historically, ___________ have been viewed as rationally deficient and thus incapable of exercising their full range of human rights.

Answer 1

Numerous minority groups were seen as such by those in power who were usually leaning towards the right of the political spectrum. During the slavery era this was considered to be true of African-Americans. Women were also traditionally considered to be hysterical or similar which resulted in them not having all rights like men.