Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases

Fill in the blanks, each using one of the given words or phrases below in its proper form.
embark on   proportional to   under way   response to   deficient in   come into one's own   contend with   in memory of   be packed with   no wonder   allow for   be associated with
In the past, women had to_________ social prejudice against them.
【正确答案】：contend with