The Pattern of Descent That Is Characterized as Having the Lineage

question 5

Multiple Choice

The pattern of descent that is characterized as having the lineage more closely aligned with the women's families rather than men's families is called:

• A)matrilocal
• B)matrilineal
• C)matriarchy
• D)maternity focus
• E)maternal pattern

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