Which of the Following Was Often Cited by Western Imperialists

Which of the following was often cited by western imperialists as evidence for the improvement of women's lives under colonial rule?

A) Colonial laws prohibited sati and female genital mutilation.
B) Colonial laws required equal pay for women employed in plantation agriculture.
C) Women had equal access to education in missionary and colonial schools.
D) Women were freed from homesteading chores when African gold and silver mines opened.