What generalization describes the experience of women in the western United States during the period of overland expansion dominated by Oregon Trail migration?

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During the period of overland expansion dominated by Oregon Trail migration, women experienced conflict as members of different cultural groups competed for respectability and dominance. As different groups (e.g. Native American, Mexican American, European American) encountered each other, they often clashed over cultural norms and standards of behavior for women. Women were also affected by the patriarchal expectations of their own cultures, leading to tensions and competition among women from different backgrounds.

What Generalization Describes the Experience of Women in the Western