-What values were associated with the "cult of true womanhood"?
A) egalitarianism with their male counterparts
B) piety, motherhood, and sexual passivity
C) the importance of being consumers in the competitive marketplace
D) women's weaknesses and tendencies toward moral depravity

Question

-What values were associated with the "cult of true womanhood"?
A) egalitarianism with their male counterparts 
B) piety, motherhood, and sexual passivity 
C) the importance of being consumers in the competitive marketplace 
D) women's weaknesses and tendencies toward moral depravity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "cult of true womanhood," also known as the "cult of domesticity," emphasized values like piety, purity, domesticity, and submissiveness for women, which aligns with the characteristics listed in option B (piety, motherhood, and sexual passivity). These ideals were promoted in the 19th century and suggested that women were best suited to the domestic sphere, focusing on home, children, and religious duties.

-What Values Were Associated with the "Cult of True Womanhood