Question

What was the primary message Congresswoman Chisholm tried to convey to her audience in her speech?

A. that discrimination against women is more widespread than it is against blacks
B. that women have submitted to oppression and have even accepted it
C. that women are not considered to have executive ability, orderly minds and leadership skills
D. that giving women special protection would throw marriage and divorce laws into chaos

Answer 1

A. Her primary message was that women were discriminated against more than black people were. Black women had it even harder.