How does women's work in markets connect with their demand for political rights?

Correct answer: It shows they contributed to economic life but lacked political rights

The correct answer is B. Women working in markets shows that they were active contributors to economic life. They sold goods, earned money and helped families survive, especially when bread prices were high. However, economic contribution did not automatically give them political equality. They could work and carry social responsibilities but still lack voting rights, representation and access to public office. This unequal combination encouraged women to demand political rights. Option A is wrong because market work does not mean women belonged only to royal families. Option B correctly connects economic contribution with political exclusion. Option C is wrong because market work did not give women an immediate parliament or vote. Option D is wrong because women still faced poverty, unequal status and heavy responsibilities. Memory cue: contribution to the economy does not itself guarantee political rights.