By 1860, as a result of the social expectations expressed in the "cult of domesticity,"
A. middle-class wives were given no special role in the family.
B. women became increasingly isolated from the public world.
C. women were increasingly seen as contributors to the family economy.
D. unmarried women were generally excluded from all income-earning activities.
E. women who read books or magazines were likely to be criticized.
Answer: B
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