Regarding women and the professions during the Progressive Era,
A) the majority of professional women were nurses.
B) social work was generally thought to be an appropriate career for women.
C) almost no women were able to have professional careers.
D) women were forced out of nursing as the occupation gained distinction.
E) educated black women were barred from all professional opportunities.

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During the Progressive Era, social work was considered a socially acceptable profession for women, and many women pursued careers in this field. While there were certainly barriers and limitations for women seeking professional careers in general, there were opportunities in certain fields like social work and nursing. Therefore, options A, C, D, and E are all incorrect.

Regarding Women and the Professions During the Progressive Era