The Authors of Your Text Describe Masako Owada's Decision to Give

question 170

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text describe Masako Owada's decision to give up her career and marry the crown prince of Japan.Many Americans viewed her decision as to the result of coercion and sexism.How do many Japanese view her decision?

• A)the same ways Americans view the decision
• B)as a show of support to the feminist movement
• C)as a natural consequence of being connected and obligated to others
• D)as part of her greater goal to promote her own career by obtaining the power of being royalty

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Definitions:

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Nishiki-E

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