Which of the following statements best explains the position of women as classical Buddhist nuns?
a. Buddhist nuns, like their secular counterparts, remained under the strong patriarchal authority of their father or other male head of family.
b. Women lived in double monasteries with men, where they were expected to tend to the household needs of the male monks while also devoting themselves to meditation.
c. The position of Buddhist women was better than that of women in Hinduism, but they were still restricted and subordinated to men.
d. Buddhist nuns were recognized to have full spiritual equality with men, and could serve in positions of authority over both men and women.
Answer: c. The position of Buddhist women was better than that of women in Hinduism, but they were still restricted and subordinated to men.
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