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24 Sep 2021, 22:48
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Hello, Can anyone explain me Q 2?
I chose option D but I saw one reply here saying that option D says 'functions' whereas in question it only says about one function of imbibing virtue. Is there any other clue to eliminate D?
Now coming to major point, Option C is correct but I eliminated it because it says that families are "primary" sources. Like where in passage does it say that families are "primariy"? In passage it only states that "virtue has to be instilled not only by schools and churches, but by families", this sentence doesn't mean that families have to take precedence over schools and churches right? Like families also should do it but by words " not only... but" kinda makes families as an afterthought in sequence of precedence. Or am I misinterpreting? Can anyone please help me locate or correct my interpretation on option C wrt passage?
I chose option D but I saw one reply here saying that option D says 'functions' whereas in question it only says about one function of imbibing virtue. Is there any other clue to eliminate D?
Now coming to major point, Option C is correct but I eliminated it because it says that families are "primary" sources. Like where in passage does it say that families are "primariy"? In passage it only states that "virtue has to be instilled not only by schools and churches, but by families", this sentence doesn't mean that families have to take precedence over schools and churches right? Like families also should do it but by words " not only... but" kinda makes families as an afterthought in sequence of precedence. Or am I misinterpreting? Can anyone please help me locate or correct my interpretation on option C wrt passage?
25 Sep 2021, 13:08
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JaxHammer
Hello, Jax. I think you are taking the line in question out of context. How about we look at the first paragraph again?
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Now, have a look at the question and answer choices again:
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Answer choices (A) and (B) do, in fact, incorporate overreaching language. Nowhere does the passage say that women were to assume the sole responsibility of raising politically virtuous children, and neither does it say that girls were to become the primary focus of educational reform. Choice (C) is different, though: one of the primary means puts a few factors on level footing, in this case churches, schools, and families, where the mother’s role was crucial. Hence, choice (C) is perfectly justifiable and not extreme.
Meanwhile, answer choice (D) incorrectly states that women took over duties (of instilling political virtue in children) from the schools and churches, and that would fly in the face of what we just said above regarding level footing.
Finally, answer choice (E) projects this notion of equality between men and women onto the passage, where it is not to be found. I discussed that problem in my earlier post above.
In short, according to Kerber, women of the post-Revolutionary period were seen by the leaders of the new nation as homemakers who, along with schools and churches, could help to raise politically virtuous sons—i.e. citizens. Stick to what the passage says, and you should do fine.
I hope my response proves helpful to you. Good luck with your studies.
- Andrew
07 Oct 2021, 10:53
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JaxHammer
@AndrewN's answer is spot-on, but here's our two cents in case it's helpful!
As you say, one reason (D) is wrong is that we are arguably talking about just one function (i.e. instilling virtue) not multiple functions. But there's another problem with (D).
Notice the passage tells us that "virtue was to be instilled not only by churches and schools, but by families." However, it doesn't suggest that churches and schools "previously performed" this function. Based on the exact words of the passage, the only thing we can conclude is that schools, churches, and families will all serve this function at the same time.
Regarding your second question -- you're correct to say that the passage doesn't suggest that families will take precedence over schools and churches. But answer choice (C) doesn't say that families will take precedence, or even that they are the primary source of instilling virtue. It just says that the family will serve as "one of the primary means" by which children were imbued with virtue. Based on the passage, we know that churches, schools and families will all be important (i.e. primary), but we don't know if one is more important than the others.
Since (C) captures this meaning, it's the best answer.
I hope that helps!
