Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

SEXISM
The attitude against women had its ___(1)___ from the beginning of mankind’s history when men lived in caves and went hunting for food. The task of hunting needed great strength of body. ___(2)___, the best place for women was not in forests, but at home where they could satisfactorily do their job, such as doing household chores and looking after children. In our modern time, there are more and more jobs which do not need the strength of ___(3)___. It is a consequence that women have played a/an ___(4)___ important role in the society. However, there are still many backward places, especially in Asian countries. Most illiterates are females. A man often expects his wife and daughters to stay at home, serve him, and obey him in all things. Women are considered as ___(5)___ to men. Young girls are educated to tolerate and accept intimate partner violence as a part of tradition.