While wealthier women were saddled with long skirts and restrictive corsets, those who were less well off worked anonymously in mills and factories. All in all, the result was the same. Except in a few instances, the public image of America was male. Politicians, soldiers, business leaders, and even the leading athletes in the new sports of baseball and football were all men. But the bicycle changed that. Suddenly, women were leaving their homes to cycle and socialize on country roads and city streets. Bicycle racers such as Louise Armaindo and Frankie Nelson had their exploits splashed all over the papers. Bicycle manufacturers, intent on mining an untapped market, showed female models in their advertisements. Thanks to the wheel, women were starting to be seen and heard in public life. What do the details in paragraph 3 reveal about the author’s point of view?

A.
The author thinks that clothing restrictions were less of a burden than the necessity of hard work.

B.
The author thinks that all women were treated unfairly regardless of economic status.

C.
The author thinks that poor women had more freedom of dress even though they had to work hard.

D.
The author thinks that the contrast between two classes of women had an effect on their advancement.