Question #N1388
In her book, *The Second Sex,* Simone de Beauvoir makes the point that women are often defined by their relationship to men. Beauvoir argues that this way of thinking about women is a product of patriarchy, which she defines as a system of power in which men have more social and political power than women. Beauvoir’s main claim in *The Second Sex* is that the way women are defined in society is a problem because it prevents women from fully achieving their potential.
Which choice best explains the purpose of the underlined portion of the text?Correct Answer is: A
The underlined portion introduces the main claim of *The Second Sex*, which is that the way women are defined in society is a problem. This claim is supported by the rest of the passage, which explains Beauvoir’s arguments in detail. The other choices are incorrect because they describe other aspects of the passage, but they don’t accurately explain the purpose of the underlined portion.