According to Sue Sharpe's interviews, how did girls' ambitions change from the 1970s to the 1990s?

• A. In the 1970s and 1990s, girls' ambitions centered on independence and career
• B. In the 1970s to 1990s, girls' ambitions centered on marriage
• C. In the 1970s to 1990s, girls' ambitions shifted from marriage and cleaning to independence and being career-driven
• D. There was no change

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how girls’ expectations for the future changed between the 1970s and the 1990s according to Sue Sharpe’s interviews. She observed a clear shift: in the 1970s many girls saw marriage and domestic roles as their main goals, while by the 1990s they increasingly valued independence and career opportunities. This reflects broader social changes, such as greater access to education and evolving gender norms, that broadened what women expected from their lives. So, the best answer captures that transition from marriage and domestic duties to independence and being career-driven.