Final answer:
The statement implies that men should focus on their life goals, suggesting that this will naturally attract women. The context given highlights traditional Nigerian views of manhood, where financial success defines adult responsibilities and status, implying that such a path will lead to success in personal relationships as well. Option B) Men should prioritize their life goals, and women will be attracted to them is the correct answer
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement suggests that men should prioritize their personal ambitions and goals, implying that such focus will inherently attract women to them. Rather than actively pursuing women, the quote promotes the idea that men should concentrate on their own life objectives. In the context provided, traditional perspectives on Nigerian manhood emphasize the importance of financial success as a means to fulfilling adult responsibilities such as marriage, family support, and the maintenance of social status through material possessions and events.
Real men in the cultural context provided, are seen as those who have acquired enough wealth to meet societal expectations. This wealth is accumulated through successful careers and business activities, which then allows for the performance of adult manhood roles such as paying bride wealth, providing for a family, and fostering societal connections. Elite men, in particular, aim for external symbols of their success to reaffirm their status within the community.
The statement aligns with the cultural ethos that a man's strength and capability to lead and provide are key to his social standing, with the enhanced implication that such status naturally attracts female interest. This belief aligns with historical and cultural norms that view men's primary role as providers and achievers within society. Therefore, the correct option for what the statement suggests about how men should approach relationships is B) Men should prioritize their life goals, and women will be attracted to them.