Which statement best describes the idea of true womanhood that dictated the role of women in the 1800s?

The idea of “true womanhood” emphasized that women should be devoted to home and family, with husbands as the household authorities. Married women were expected to obey their husbands and care for their children rather than pursue public careers. Therefore, the best choice is “Married women obeyed their husbands and stayed at home to raise their children.”

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