can i see the story please? i cant really help unless you show that, i can comment on this when you do with my answer :)
Explanation:
I would say the answer is d. just as
This is because you are comparing the similarities between two things. The other words either contrast the two things or explain the relationship instead of comparing it.
A cultural Norm is something that a culture does regularly that we find normal.
An example is the thumbs up,in some cultures it could be found offensive, in America it's like saying good job.
I think it’s C but im not too confident