What does the term in bold mean in this sentence?

Demographics help explain the latest kowtowing to teen tastes -- the teen population has grown twice as fast the overall population in the last decade.

bowing deeply
showing excessive respect
pulling heavily
changing rapidly

Question

What does the term in bold mean in this sentence?

Demographics help explain the latest kowtowing to teen tastes -- the teen population has grown twice as fast the overall population in the last decade.

 bowing deeply
 showing excessive respect
 pulling heavily
 changing rapidly

4815162342 · Answer

The word is kowtowing

anonymous · Answer

kowtowing the definition for that is bowing deeply

anonymous · Answer

so A

deercult · Answer

It means "to act in an extremely subservient manner," or to suck up to someone, actually.

4815162342 · Answer

So is it A? @deercult

deercult · Answer

I don't think so. I'm leaning towards 'excessive respect' myself!

4815162342 · Answer

but that means a lot of respect

deercult · Answer

I know. Sucking up to someone is basically showing a lot of respect.

hannaha · Answer

kowtowing is often used in a way that is not literal, usually more ironic. I'd agree with B.