Under what circumstance could a woman in the Muslim world become educated?

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In Islamic societies, women were typically given limited opportunities for education and were expected to be primarily responsible for domestic duties. However, a woman could become educated if her husband or male guardian encouraged it and provided her with access to education. It was also possible for a woman to receive an education if she was born into a family of scholars or had enough wealth to enable her to hire tutors or attend schools. However, the ownership of slaves (as described in choice B) is not a valid criterion for gaining an education. Similarly, while marriage and childbirth (as described in choice D) were important parts of a woman's life in Islamic societies, they were not necessary preconditions for obtaining an education.

Under What Circumstance Could a Woman in the Muslim World