Explanation
A. (Correct Response) The passage discusses how Charlotte Perkins Gilman applied Darwin's evolutionary theory to the social context, particularly focusing on gender-specific work roles and advocating for their abolition as part of her version of Social Darwinism. This indicates that she contributed a central doctrine to a non-competitive type of Social Darwinism, which sets her apart from the more competitive-minded Social Darwinist camp.
B. The passage does not describe a rejection of certain doctrines of Social Darwinism by Gilman but rather her unique application of the theory.
C. While the passage does suggest that Gilman saw broader implications for society in Darwin's theories, it does not frame this as an entirely unique perspective among Social Darwinists of her time.
D. The passage does indicate Gilman believed in active contribution to social evolution; however, the main point of the passage is to establish her specific approach to Social Darwinism, which was distinct from the competitive mindset of her contemporaries.
E. The passage does recognize Gilman's contributions to the debate over Darwinism's application to social ideology, but it focuses more on her activist social theory rather than just her writings on women's societal issues.
The passage highlights Gilman's contribution to Social Darwinism, which centered around the abolition of traditional gender roles and the advocacy for cooperative social evolution, distinguishing her approach from other Social Darwinists.