Celtic women played an integral role in public life. they would

Celtic women played  an important role in public life, which included, Serving as diplomats, mediators and judges. They also choose the man they wished to marry. In addition, they owned and inherited property independent from their husbands.

 The correct answer is :  Celtic women possessed great wisdom and were highly respected in society. They could choose the man with whom they wished to marry. They could have and inherit property independent of their husbands. Celtic women could serve, as judges and also mediators and diplomats. They were also warriors, priestesses and prophetesses.

 racial segregation was strictly enforced, The civil rights movement was still in its infancy. Laws ensuring voting rights and equal access to jobs and public facilities were decades away.