Was divorce possible among the peasant classes in Tokugawa Japan?
A) Yes; it was available to both men and women.
B) No; it was essentially nonexistent.
C) It was possible for men but widely condemned by Buddhist priests.
D) Yes, but it was an option only husbands could exercise.

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Divorce was available to both men and women in Tokugawa Japan, including among the peasant classes. However, divorce was not easily accessible and required significant effort and approval from authorities.

Was Divorce Possible Among the Peasant Classes in Tokugawa Japan