Friedrich Engels claimed that capitalism
A)reduced all forms of inequality.
B)reduced patriarchy.
C)had little or no affect on patriarchy.
D)increased patriarchy.

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Friedrich Engels argued that capitalism strengthened the patriarchal system by creating a system where men were the primary earners and women were relegated to the household. This system also created a greater reliance on the nuclear family, further reinforcing traditional gender roles. Therefore, capitalism increased patriarchy rather than reducing it.

Friedrich Engels Claimed That Capitalism