Choose the statement that describes a 'Matrilineal Society':
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is option 1: Societies where women inherit property from their mothers
A matrilineal society is one where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family. In such societies:
- Property, wealth, and sometimes titles are passed from mothers to their daughters.
- The family lineage and identity are associated with the maternal line.
Other options:
- "Societies where women exercise dominance" refers to a matriarchal society.
- "Societies where the newly married couple stays with man's parents" describes a patrilocal society.