Asked by Teresa Navarro P on May 30, 2024

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Late-nineteenth-century women were enthusiastic about bicycles.However,in the opinion of moralists,

A) biking was a low-class activity.
B) bikes exposed women to danger.
C) women should only bike with their male relatives.
D) only old women should bike.
E) biking for women was improper because it might "generate physical pleasure."

Moralists

Individuals or thinkers who focus on questions of morality and ethics, often promoting specific values and principles as foundational to good human conduct.

Physical Pleasure

Gratification stemming from tactile sensations or bodily activities, often associated with taste, touch, and other senses.

  • Comprehend the evolving perceptions of gender roles and ethical principles during the late 19th century.
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Caleb HudsonJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Some moralists believed that women should not bike because it might "generate physical pleasure," which was considered improper for women at the time.