Option B, Down
Mom has to descend the basement stairs.
You can get rid of <em>down</em>, because the word <em>descend</em> means to go down.
Answer:
Sexism
Explanation:
A truly riduculous concept, men are considered more capable in education a lot. It is mostly men in high positions of authority anyways so I suppose they don't want that to change so by giving men more opportunities sexism continues.
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS A HE DRINKS FROM BIRDSONG CREEK