Question

\i cant—we must—i mean it is impossible for me to marry nwekes daughter.\
\impossible? why?\ asked his father.
\i dont love her.\

obody said you did. why should you?\ he asked.
\marriage today is different...\
\look here, my son,\ interrupted his father,
othing is different. what one looks for in a wife are a good character and a christian background.\
--\marriage is a private affair,\ chinua achebe
what does this passage suggest about the role of women in this society? check all that apply.
□ the society is run by women.
□ men hold power over women.
□ women are not treated as equal.
□ womens roles are defined by men.
□ women and men are always treated equally.

Explanation:

The passage from Marriage Is a Private Affair shows a father dictating his son's marriage, with no consideration for the son's feelings or the woman's autonomy. This reflects that men hold power in marital (and societal) decisions, women are not treated as equals, and their roles are defined by men. There is no indication women run society or that genders are treated equally.

Answer:

• Men hold power over women.
• Women are not treated as equal.
• Women's roles are defined by men.