In what way does Virginia Woolf’s essay "A Room of One’s Own" influence feminist thought?

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It claims that women's oppression is a temporary historical phase that will disappear on its own.It argues that financial independence and authority shape the roles assigned to genders.It proposes that gender identity holds more influence than social class.Every statement above is accurate.

Explanation

Option A suggests that women's oppression is merely a historical condition destined to vanish naturally. Option B highlights that gender roles are determined by access to wealth and power. Option C claims that gender has a stronger impact than class distinctions. Option D incorrectly states that all previous options are correct. The essay primarily emphasizes the connection between economic power and gender roles, making option B the correct choice.