How did popular culture in Tokugawa Japan subvert its social order?
a. It idolized groups such as actors, musicians, and courtesans, who were ordinarily at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
b. The most popular plays were those that made fun of the shogun.
c. It argued that people should be able to rise in the social hierarchy through attention to propriety and virtuous behavior.
d. It offered women opportunities for independence and autonomy.
Answer: a. It idolized groups such as actors, musicians, and courtesans, who were ordinarily at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
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