All of the following about women's lives in China are true EXCEPT a. after a transition, the bridge's family had to pay the groom a dowry. b. they were less desireable than male children. c. they were permitted to enter civil service if they could pass the exam. d. women who married had to move to their husband's joint families. e. footbinding was done to enhance marriageability.

The options are correct except C. they were permitted to enter civil service if they could pass the exam.

Explanation

Women in ancient China did not enjoy the status, either social or political, afforded to men, Women were subordinate to first their fathers, then their husbands, In China everyone knew it was better to be born a male , A male child would grow up to contribute financially to the family, perform rituals such as those in ancestor worship, and perpetuate the family name. In China, the bride's family had to pay the groom a dowry also the women who married had to move to their husband's joint families and footbinding was done to enhance marriageability.

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