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ID: DSAT-RW-15
Section: Digital SAT Reading & Writing (RW) - Broadly Reading - Information and Ideas
Topic: Central Ideas and Details
Difficulty level: Hard

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Scholar and abolitionist Anna Julia Cooper is often remembered for her 1892 work A Voice from the South, widely considered one of the first major texts of Black feminist thought. Cooper argued that the uplift of Black communities depended not only on racial equality, but also on gender justice. She emphasized the intellectual and moral agency of Black women, insisting that they be seen as central participants in political and educational progress. Her essays, delivered in the form of lectures and rhetorical appeals, challenged the dominant ideologies of her time and called for an inclusive vision of American democracy shaped by the voices of Black women.

Which choice best describes the main idea of the text?

ACooper's work stood out in the 19th century for positioning Black women's experiences and leadership as essential to achieving racial and social equality.

BCooper's writings often took the form of personal reflections that focused on the challenges she faced as a Black educator and woman.

CAlthough Cooper was primarily known as a teacher, her influence in literary circles grew steadily during the early 20th century.

DCooper's ideas were mostly ignored during her lifetime, but were rediscovered by later generations of feminist scholars and civil rights activists.

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