Question

“i can’t—we must—i mean it is impossible for me to marry nweke’s daughter.” “impossible? why?” asked his father. “i don’t love her.” “nobody said you did. why should you?” he asked. “marriage today is different . . .” “look here, my son,” interrupted his father, “nothing 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. women’s roles are defined by men. women and men are always treated equally.

Explanation:

In the passage, the father dismisses the son's concern about not loving the girl, emphasizing traditional criteria for a wife. This implies men have power over marriage - related decisions for women, showing women are not treated as equal and their roles are defined by men. There is no indication the society is run by women or that men and women are always treated equally.

Answer:

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