Question

read the excerpt from \for the era.\
sex prejudice cuts both ways. men are oppressed by
the requirements of the selective service act, by
enforced legal guardianship of minors, and by alimony
laws. each sex, i believe, should be liable when
necessary to serve and defend this country. each has a
responsibility for the support of children.
which best summarizes the excerpt?
some existing laws are prejudiced against men. everyone should be equally responsible for defending the country and supporting children.
i believe men experience oppression based on their sex as much as women do, and i want to be clear that all sex prejudice must end.
sex prejudice cuts men as well as women. in divorce cases, women are given custody, while men must pay alimony and serve in the military.
men are oppressed by divorce laws that give custody of children to women, as well as by the selective service act.

Explanation:

The excerpt opens by stating sex prejudice affects both genders, then gives examples of how men face legal burdens (Selective Service, guardianship, alimony laws), and concludes that both sexes should share responsibilities of national service and child support. The correct option captures the core claim of mutual sex prejudice, the specific examples of men's legal burdens, and the call for shared responsibility. Other options either overstate, understate, or misframe the excerpt's content.

Answer:

Some existing laws are prejudiced against men. Everyone should be equally responsible for defending the country and supporting children.