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. \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:

In the passage, Nnaemeka is the one making the decision (about not marrying Nweke's daughter) and his father (a male figure representing traditional views) is part of the male - decision - making aspect. There is no indication of women's role in decision - making here, but the focus is on Nnaemeka (a man) making a statement about marriage (a decision - related matter). The other options are not supported by the passage. There is no mention of love in marriage for men vs women (first option), no religious aspect (second option), and no career - related content (fourth option).

Answer:

Men make decisions, and women accept those decisions.