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The Prevailing Opinion of a Sexual Character Discussed
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According to Wollstonecraft, what is her central objection to the idea that men and women should cultivate a different 'sexual character' of virtue?
A
She agrees women need a distinct virtue based on gentleness and modesty.
B
She argues virtue has only one true standard, so demanding a separate feminine virtue really just excuses keeping women ignorant.
C
She believes only men are capable of virtue at all.
D
She argues virtue is irrelevant to women since their role is purely domestic.
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