Religious Rhetoric in The Declaration of Sentiments
In “The Declaration of Sentiments,” how do Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s religious references function rhetorically to counter the belief that female subordination is divinely ordained?
A
It respects ecclesiastical teachings about gender roles yet argues for modern reinterpretation based on recent scholarship.
B
It strategically concedes religious authority while reinterpreting biblical narratives to support women’s equality.
C
It presents religion as inherently patriarchal before offering secular humanism as an alternative worldview.
D
It acknowledges traditional religious views but shifts focus toward contemporary legal injustices facing women.
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