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In matrilineal society, the head of the family is the – |
| A. | The Eldest female |
| B. | The uncle |
| C. | The Youngest female |
| D. | The father |
| Answer» A. The Eldest female | |
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Vimal (Vimu)
1 year ago
In a matrilineal society, the head of the family is usually the mother or oldest female. In a matrilineal society, descent and relationships are traced through the female line. The mother is the head of the family, and the lineage runs through daughters. In matrilineal succession, women inherit titles and names from their mothers, and pass them down to their daughters
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