Which of the following meets the ideals embodied by the "cult of domesticity"?

A) two widows living together to help support one another
B) an unmarried female factory worker
C) an independent woman writer
D) a female minister
E) a wife who was submissive to her husband in all important decisions

Cult of Domesticity

A value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century in the United States and Great Britain that emphasized the homemaking roles of women.

Submissive Wife

A traditional concept where a wife willingly adopts a subservient role in marriage, often based on cultural, religious, or personal beliefs about gender roles.

Female Minister

A woman who serves in a ministerial role within a religious context, leading congregations, performing rites, and offering spiritual guidance.