A Japanese-American woman discovered her husband was having an affair and tried to drown both herself and her children. In her defense, she claims she was trying to save her children from the shame her husband had brought on the family, something she sees as a Japanese custom. She and her lawyer are using a(n) ____ defense.

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The correct answer is a cultural defense, which involves a defendant arguing that their actions were influenced by their cultural background or traditions. In this case, the woman is suggesting that her actions were motivated by cultural norms related to honor and shame.

A Japanese-American Woman Discovered Her Husband Was Having an Affair