The social system where the mother is the head of the household and controls…

2019

The social system where the mother is the head of the household and controls property and better social privileges is called ____.

  1. A.

    Matriarchal society

  2. B.

    Autocratic society

  3. C.

    Patrilocal society

  4. D.

    Patriarchal society

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Correct answer: A

Answer: matriarchal society — the mother is the head of the household and lineage, authority, and property pass through the female line. Patriarchal society: the opposite, where men hold primary authority and inheritance follows the male line.

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