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B. Women have been held back by men’s view of what they can do.
Explanation:
Unfortunately, at the beginning of the 20th century, when the book was written, society still was very unequal and men didn’t believe in women’s independence. Fathers didn’t have high hopes and expectations for their daughters: instead of wanting them to study, have money of their own and a career, they preferred them to stay at home with their families until they met someone and got married. This why the society was strongly patriarchal. Power was given to men in most areas of life and women were given the role of homemakers.
Answer:
Waverly battles against her mother's desires for her. She wants to play chess since she appreciates it, and is good at it, but her mother continuously wants her to do better.
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