Basically, figure out how the 'path' compares to life. Life can be easy (very level) and beautiful (very serene) but it can also be difficult and full of hardship (winding and full of undergrowth). Life can go in different directions and present one with many choices (fork into several directions) and life or things in life can help you realize where you want to go, and what you want to do (landmarks and signs). And lastly, life has an end (as paths do).
China or Japan. Most likely China though due to a communist government.
No, women do not receive the same amount of pay for labor as men do.
Although the wage gap has been decreased over time through various women’s rights legislation, equality of pay has not yet been reached. Women still receive slightly less on each dollar than men do for the same work. Many groups and organizations are pushing for equality in this area, and the wage gap may eventually close entirely, but as of right now, it still exists.
The influence of the U.S entertainment and news sources.