How does the author’s reference to Rosa Parks in paragraph 2 contribute to the overall text?

A
It shows how important the contributions of black women were to the Civil Rights Movement.
B
It provides an example of a black woman who was adequately recognized for her contributions.
C
It shows how black women were silenced and prevented from providing further aid to the movement because of their gender.
D
It gives an example of how women worked in the background of the Civil Rights Movement.