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Which type of family traces relationships through the father's side?
Which type of family traces relationships through the father's side?
- Matrilineal Family
- Bilateral Family
- Patrilineal Family (correct)
- Extended Family
In which family type does authority lie with the oldest male member?
In which family type does authority lie with the oldest male member?
- Matriarchal Family
- Patriarchal Family (correct)
- Bilateral Family
- Egalitarian Family
What type of family allows the newly-married couple to choose to live with either set of parents?
What type of family allows the newly-married couple to choose to live with either set of parents?
- Patrilocal Family
- Bilocal Family (correct)
- Matrilocal Family
- Neolocal Family
Matriarchal families are defined as those where the mother holds the dominant authority.
Matriarchal families are defined as those where the mother holds the dominant authority.
What is the principle underlying kinship politics?
What is the principle underlying kinship politics?
Which of the following is considered a type of marriage where one person has multiple partners?
Which of the following is considered a type of marriage where one person has multiple partners?
Define a conjugal family.
Define a conjugal family.
Which family type encompasses relatives beyond the nuclear family including aunts and uncles?
Which family type encompasses relatives beyond the nuclear family including aunts and uncles?
A family of __________ is a family a person forms through marriage and having children.
A family of __________ is a family a person forms through marriage and having children.
What role do godparents play in families according to ritual kinship?
What role do godparents play in families according to ritual kinship?
Flashcards
Patrilineal Family
Patrilineal Family
A family where kinship is traced through the father's line.
Matrilineal Family
Matrilineal Family
A family where kinship is traced through the mother's line.
Bilateral Family
Bilateral Family
A family where kinship is traced through both parents.
Patriarchal Family
Patriarchal Family
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Matriarchal Family
Matriarchal Family
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Egalitarian Family
Egalitarian Family
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Patrilocal Family
Patrilocal Family
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Polygamy
Polygamy
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Conjugal Family
Conjugal Family
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Family of Origin
Family of Origin
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Study Notes
Types of Families
- Patrilineal family: Members trace their relationships and affiliations with relatives on the father's side.
- Matrilineal family: Members trace relationships and affiliations with relatives on the mother's side.
- Bilateral family: Members trace relationships and affiliations with relatives on both parents' sides.
Based on Who Wields Power
- Patriarchal: Family authority is vested in the oldest male member of the family, the patriarch or the father.
- Matriarchal: The mother is the head of the household and wields the power.
- Egalitarian: Both husband and wife have equal amounts of authority and enjoy the same rights and privileges.
Based on Residence
- Patrilocal: The newly-married couple lives with or near the groom's parents.
- Matrilocal: The newly-married couple lives with or near the bride's parents.
- Bilocal: The couple chooses to stay with either the groom's or the bride's parents.
- Neolocal: The couple resides independently from either the bride's or groom's family.
- Avuncolonial: The couple is prescribed to reside with or near the maternal uncle of the groom.
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Description
This quiz explores various types of families, including patrilineal, matrilineal, and bilateral structures. It also examines familial power dynamics, such as patriarchal, matriarchal, and egalitarian households. Test your understanding of these concepts related to family dynamics.
