Choice C is the best answer. In (lines 25-30"the...conserving"), the authors of Passage 1 state that women should seek "gentle occupations and the cares of the home" so they can avoid performing difficult, or "strenuous," and unpleasant, or "onerous," tasks.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the authors of Passage 1 do not suggest that running a household and raising children are rewarding for both sexes, yield less value for society, or require professional or political skills.