Question

Which sentence best summarizes Charlotte Perkins Gilman's argument about the nature of her society?

Gilman argues that men have more power than women because they are physically stronger and they have more endurance.

Gilman argues that most people think of "humanness" in masculine terms, which leaves women feeling and seeming less than human.

Gilman argues that men have controlled women's lives for so long because women are not willing to fight for their rights.

Gilman argues that women should show men that they can perform just as well in the workplace, even while raising children.

Answer 1

"Gilman argues that most people think of 'humanness' in masculine terms, which leaves women feeling and seeming less than human."

This captures her critique of an androcentric society that defines the human ideal as male, marginalizing women.