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 states that sex - prejudice affects both men and women. Men face oppression from the Selective Service Act, legal guardianship laws, and alimony laws. It emphasizes that each sex should be liable to serve the country and support children when necessary. The main idea is that the author believes men experience oppression based on sex just as women do and wants sex - prejudice to end.

Answer:

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.