Explanation
A. The passage does not specifically mention industrialization as a valued instrument of social progress by Gilman.
B. (Correct Response) The passage indicates that Gilman was an accomplished writer who used both fiction and social theory to advocate for social evolution (Paragraph 1). Her writings are mentioned as a medium through which she expressed her ideas for societal reorganization and the promotion of gender equality.
C. International travel is not discussed in the passage as something Gilman valued for social progress.
D. There is no discussion in the passage about religious training being an instrument of social progress in Gilman's view.
E. The passage actually suggests that Gilman was against traditional combative male traits and instead valued female qualities like cooperation and nurturance for social progress (Paragraph 1).
The passage provides evidence that Charlotte Perkins Gilman used her writings, including fiction, as a tool to promote social change, especially regarding gender roles and social evolution, as stated in the first paragraph.