Question

What reason do historians give for the subordination of women after the Neolithic Revolution
A.When civilizations became more complex, women’s reproductive power was seen as similar to the reproductive function of animals.
B.
In more complex societies, the role of gatherers as providers became less essential to survival.
c.Both of these statements represent theories generated by historians to explain the change in women’s status.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.When civilizations became more complex, women’s reproductive power was seen as similar to the reproductive function of animals.

Explanation:

The Neolithic Revolution marked a before and after in human life as we know it today. To start before this revolution there were already tasks divided by sex, a clear example is hunting, this activity was mostly oriented by men and collection by women. After the Neolithic Revolution these roles began to settle and women stopped to become inferior beings to men, with the only objective of serving for reproduction, raising children and being part of the workforce for agriculture among others activities.