Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
Differentiate between matriliny and matriarchy?
Options:
Matriliny is a system in which property is inherited through the female members of the family. While matriarchy is a system in which a female member occupies an authoritative function in the family
Matriliny is a system in which women control the family. At the same time, matriarchy is a tradition of inheritance in which property is transferred through female members of this society.
Matrilineal is a system in which women control the family, and matriarchy is a social system in which men hold the family.
Matriliny and matriarchy are the same both denote an authoritative position for female members in society.
Correct Answer:
Matriliny is a system in which property is inherited through the female members of the family. While matriarchy is a system in which a female member occupies an authoritative function in the family
Explanation:
Matriliny is the tradition in which property is transferred through the female family member, even though the control and authority will be with that male member like the uncle. Matriarchy is a concept in which women have central dominance in society and family.