The main claim that Shirley Chisholm expresses in her speech is best captured by option a. that women should have better opportunities because they are different from men. Chisholm often emphasized the value of women's contributions and the need for greater opportunities for women in a society that historically limited their roles.
"Shirley Chisolm Speech" by Shirley Chisolm
Use the passage to answer the question.
What main claim is the author expressing in this excerpt?
a. that women should have better opportunities because they are different from men
b. that certain jobs require a more sophisticated skill set than others
c. that women are not permitted to hold certain jobs in society
d. that society is prejudiced mostly against young women
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