In her speech " Aint I a Woman?" Sojourner Truth challenges the societal norms of her times by asserting that women, particularly Black woman, Derserve equal rights. What is the main claim she makes about the strength of a women?

A. Women are too weak to preform the same work as men
B. Women possess physical and emotional strength equal to that of men.
C.Only white women should be granted equal rights.
D. Women should remain in traditional domestic roles and not seek public recognition.

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The main claim Sojourner Truth makes about the strength of women in her speech "Ain't I a Woman?" is:

B. Women possess physical and emotional strength equal to that of men.

In her speech, she emphasizes the resilience and strength of Black women, challenging the notion that women are weak and incapable, and asserting their equality to men in both physical and emotional capacities.