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 the result of coercion and sexism. How do many Japanese view her decision?
A) The same way 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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In Japan, the decision to prioritize connections and obligations to others, particularly family, over personal career pursuits is more widely accepted and viewed as natural. This cultural mindset is known as "amae," which emphasizes interdependence and caring relationships. Masako Owada's decision to marry the crown prince and fulfill her duty to the royal family can be seen as an expression of this cultural value, rather than coercion or sexism.

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