Which of the Following Best Characterizes the "Asian Values" Argument

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the "Asian values" argument?

• A)Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage conformity and obedience, making it less receptive to democracy.
• B)Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage individualism and free expression, making it more receptive to democracy.
• C)Asian cultural and religious traditions encourage a brand of authoritarianism that tends to be more personalistic.
• D)Asian cultural and religious traditions lead to authoritarian regimes that are typically less violent.
• E)Asian values tend to discourage the formation of a middle class, which restricts democratic institutions.

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