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 starts by stating sex - prejudice affects both genders. It then gives examples of how men are oppressed by certain laws (Selective Service Act, legal guardianship, alimony laws). It concludes that each sex should have equal responsibilities in serving the country and supporting children. The main idea is about men experiencing sex - based oppression and the call for equality.

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.