How does the author's gender in "The Royal Slave" by Aphra Behn help the reader to see the novel in a certain way?

A) By highlighting the struggles of women in society, which parallels the marginalized status of African slaves depicted in the novel.
B) By downplaying the issues faced by women, thereby focusing solely on the plight of African slaves.
C) By presenting a biased perspective that favors male characters over female characters, diminishing the significance of women's struggles.
D) By avoiding any discussion of gender-related issues, allowing the reader to solely focus on the themes of slavery and oppression.