Controlling idea
Both men and women must be educated in order to
have the same knowledge.
Central idea
Giving women rights will help both men and
women.
How does the central idea support the overall
argument expressed in the controlling idea?
It shows the benefits of education for women in
future generations.
It establishes the idea that women are not the only
ones who benefit from equal education.
It illustrates how men can have improved
education.
It demonstrates a negative result of improving
women's education.