Question

she may, she ought to demand that the barriers to every instrument and source of knowledge should be removed. she may demand this, because she has, in common with her brother, faculties that designate her for intelligence and responsibility, and because each faculty should have free scope for development; because knowledge promotes happiness, increases productive power, is a bond of union in the human family.
—e. robinson, 1851³
in this excerpt, the author argues for which of the following rights for women?
a. suffrage
b. property ownership
c. working outside the home
d. education

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on removing barriers to "every instrument and source of knowledge" for women, stating that knowledge (gained through education) is vital for development, happiness, and human connection. This directly aligns with advocating for women's right to education, while the other options (suffrage, property ownership, working outside the home) are not addressed in the text.

Answer:

D. Education