Question

lucretia mott was an early abolitionist and feminist who worked for legal and social equality for women.

in marriage, there is assumed superiority, on the part of the husband, and admitted inferiority, with a promise of obedience, on the part of the wife ... the solemn covenant of marriage may be entered into without these lordly assumptions, and humiliating concessions and promises. there are large christian denominations who do not recognise such degrading relations of husband and wife ... experience and observation go to prove, that there may be as much harmony, to say the least, in such a union, and as great purity and permanency of affection, as can exist where the more common custom or form is observed.

—lucretia mott, discourse on women – dec. 17, 1849

what point do douglass and mott make that applies to both servitude and marriage?

a both relationships can achieve their purpose without relying on unfair treatment.
b an unequal relationship is just as harmful to the person in power as to the victim.
c people are naturally kind and generous unless they are taught to treat others cruelly.
d any person who is put in a position of power over another is likely to abuse that power.

Explanation:

Mott argues marriage can be harmonious without the husband - wife inequality. By extension, similar to servitude, both can function well without unfair treatment. There's no mention of harm to the person in power, natural kindness, or power - abuse in the given text.

Answer:

A. Both relationships can achieve their purpose without relying on unfair treatment.