Question

read the passage from marriage is a private affair by chinua achebe. \father,\ began nnaemeka suddenly, \i have come to ask for forgiveness.\ \forgiveness? for what, my son?\ he asked in amazement. \its about this marriage question.\ \which marriage question.\ \i cant - we must - i mean it is impossible for me to marry nwekes daughter.\ \impossible? why?\ asked his father. \impossible? why?\ asked his father. \i dont love her.\
obody said you did. why should you?\ he asked. \marriage today is different...\ how does this passage define the traditional roles of men and women? men should marry for love, but whether women marry for love is unimportant. it is not that important for men to be religious, but it is essential for women to be. men make decisions, and women accept those decisions. men may pursue many careers, while women are restricted to homemaking and teaching.

Explanation:

The passage shows Nnaemeka discussing marriage with his father. The father's reaction implies traditional views where men (like the father) seem to have a say - so men make decisions, and women are expected to accept them as there is no indication of women's agency in decision - making.

Answer:

Men make decisions, and women accept those decisions.