Explanation
A. The passage discusses Gilman's activist social theory and its focus on the abolition of gender-specific roles, but it does not emphasize this as a singular central doctrine distinguishing it from other forms of Social Darwinism.
B. While Gilman did align with the activist Social Darwinists and emphasized gender equality, the passage does not indicate that she outright rejected other doctrines of Social Darwinism.
C. The passage suggests Gilman viewed the implications of Social Darwinism as having practical applications, especially for women, but it does not state that she uniquely saw issues as transcending theoretical concerns compared to other Social Darwinists.
D. (Correct Response) Gilman's interpretation of Social Darwinism included the idea that people can consciously contribute to the social evolution of humanity. Her social theory proposed active participation in social change, especially advising women to work toward eliminating traditional gender roles, which is in line with the main point of the passage.
E. While Gilman's contributions to social theory are recognized, the passage focuses on her ideas about Social Darwinism and their application to social changes, not just the recognition for her writings.
The passage primarily discusses Gilman's belief in active contribution to social evolution and the rejection of traditional gender roles, aligning directly with the description in option D.