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"a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line" - in other words a family where the father is the authority figure and everyone gains his approval or follows his instructions. A matriarchal family is the opposite where the mother rules the roost.
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What describes a family led by the eldest male?
Patriarchal?
Two examples of patriarchal family structures?
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Who is the head of the family in Mexico?
The father is usually the head of the family in Mexico -- i.e. Mexico is a patriarchal society.
What is difference between patriarchal and matriarchal family?
Patriarch - father. Matriarch - mother. Let's give an example: John and Betty are the parents of Mitch Longley. Mitch's patriarchal family consists of family members on his father's side. Mitch's matriarchal family are the family members from his mother's side. In another sense, a patriarchal family is ruled by the father-husband who makes all the decisions and whose authority is not questioned. A matriarchal family is ruled by the mother-wife who makes all the decisions and whose authority is not questioned.
Were the ojibwa matriarchal or patriarchal?
Matriarchal in most sense of that definition. The females owned the property and carried the name, if you married you joined her family. So in that sense they were matriarchal. Although she had no voice in council, so in that sense Patriarchal.Tribal societies were balanced between both, each having their power in their respective realms.
Patriarchal family still exist?
yeah the patriarchal family still exists because men still dominate many aspects of life. but looking at different studies, you can see that it is slowly becoming more uncommon as more women are going into employment. However, the patriarchal family still exists because women are still usually expected to carry out domestic duties and look after children. some people might argue that the patriarchal family doesn't exist because women have equal power to men, just in a different area of life (they dominate the home life). hope that helps and I'm not babbling on :) x
Are Buddhists matriarchal or patriarchal or egalitarian?
patriarchal
Is Germany a matriarchal or patriarchal country?
Patriarchal
Was southern India patriarchal or matriachal?
patriarchal
Is France matriarchal or patriarchal?
France is traditionally considered a patriarchal society, with men holding more power and influence in political, economic, and social spheres. However, in recent years, efforts have been made to promote gender equality and empower women in various aspects of French society.
How did the war serve to break down the traditional patriarchal values of the Vietnamese family?
North or South Vietnamese families?
What does the root word mater mean?
The root matr/mater means mother. The root for pater is father. A matriarchal family is a family in which the head is the mother and a patriarchal family is a family in which the head is the father.
