Which regarding women during the period of the Enlightenment is FALSE?
A)Women often sponsored and participated in intellectual salons.
B)European enlightened society saw women as intellectual equals.
C)Margaret Cavendish argued that restrictions on women resulted from nothing more than "the over-weening conceit men have of themselves."
D)Mary Astell argued that absolute authority was not acceptable in the state or home.
E)Mary Wollstonecraft believed that women should be allowed to achieve their full potential though education, citizenship, and financial autonomy.

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European enlightened society did not see women as intellectual equals during the Enlightenment period. Women were often excluded from intellectual circles and denied education and other opportunities. While there were exceptions, the prevailing view was one of male superiority and female inferiority.

Which Regarding Women During the Period of the Enlightenment Is