Which of the Following Best Characterizes the "Asian Values" Argument

Which of the following best characterizes the "Asian values" argument?

A) Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage conformity and obedience, making it less receptive to democracy.
B) Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage individualism and free expression, making it more receptive to democracy.
C) Asian cultural and religious traditions encourage a brand of authoritarianism that tends to be more personalistic.
D) Asian cultural and religious traditions lead to authoritarian regimes that are typically less violent.
E) Asian values tend to discourage the formation of a middle class, which restricts democratic institutions.