Why people criticize their own society ?

Rev. simon hosack] entered fully into the feeling of suffering and sorrow which took possession of me when i discovered that a girl weighed less in the scale of being than a boy, and he praised my determination to prove the contrary. which best describes society’s view of boys’ and girls’ abilities during the period in which elizabeth cady stanton lived?

What does the word "rhetoric" mean?

What is implied in the narrator's discussion of prayer? a) that usen is not concerned about trivial matters b) that prayer is ultimately useless when it comes to a person's well-being. c) that prayer is often used for evil purposes as well as good. d) that usen is the ultimate authority over the petty arguments of men.