What Is the Advantage of Bilateral Descent Groups in Industrial

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of bilateral descent groups in industrial societies?

• A) Such groups expand the kin network more than unilineal descent groups.
• B) Such groups make it possible to loosen obligations to kin.
• C) Such groups are more likely to provide help to members in times of need.
• D) Such groups are the only ones compatible with nuclear families.