Which of the following BEST describes the impact imperialism had on colonized women?
a. It reduced women to virtual slaves.
b. It released women from some burdens, such as footbinding, but produced others.
c. It greatly enhanced women's status and well-being.
d. It reinforced traditional mechanisms that kept women in their traditional roles.
e. It generally had no impact on women at all.
Answer: b. It released women from some burdens, such as footbinding, but produced others.
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