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 society is run by women" is incorrect as the passage shows men (father) dictating marriage terms, not women in power.
• "Men hold power over women" is correct: the father's attitude shows he has authority over marriage decisions involving the woman, implying men's power.
• "Women are not treated as equal" is correct: the son's lack of love isn't a factor, and the father's focus on his criteria (not the woman's feelings/desires) shows inequality.
• "Women’s roles are defined by men" is correct: the father defines what a wife should be (good character, Christian background) and dictates marriage, showing men define women's marital roles.
• "Women and men are always treated equally" is incorrect as the other options (power imbalance, inequality) contradict this.

Answer:

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