Question

which quote from the text conveys that men doubted womens ability to do well in technological and engineering occupations?
a \despite the initial skepticism of male scientists, young women, . . operated the control panels at the oak ridge y - 12 facility.\
b \after wwii, women continued to make slow but steady progress in stem - related occupations.\
c \of the departments eight assistant secretaries at the time of its launch, two were women.\
d \as the womens rights movement gained momentum in the 1970s, leadership pathways . . . in the energy workforce continued to expand.\

Explanation:

Option A mentions "initial skepticism of male scientists" about young women operating control panels (a technological/engineering related role). This directly shows men doubting women's ability in such occupations. Option B talks about women's progress after WWII. Option C is about the number of women assistant secretaries. Option D is about leadership pathways expanding with the Women's Rights Movement.

Answer:

A. "Despite the initial skepticism of male scientists, young women,... operated the control panels at the Oak Ridge Y - 12 facility."