In many countries, textbooks for children in elementary school give a false picture of
women’s lives. They often show women only as mothers and housewives. The women are
seen caring for their families or doing simple tasks around the home. In reality, in many
countries, the majority of women work outside the home. They may also have children and
do housework, but at the same time, they have jobs. Their lives can be quite complicated as
they try to balance their responsibilities at home and at work. Their situation is nothing like
the situation shown in the school books. Some educators believe that these books
__________________.
a. help girls prepare for their future 
b. give girls a good idea of their future
c. show women in many complex situations
 d. do not show enough pictures of women