Asked by Erick Flores on May 27, 2024

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In patrilineal descent, a woman belongs to the descent group of her:​

A) ​father and her children
B) ​father and brothers
C) ​mother and sisters
D) ​children and husband

Patrilineal Descent

Descent traced exclusively through the male line of ancestry to establish group membership.

Descent Group

A social group whose members talk about common ancestry through a line of descent that could be maternal, paternal, or both.

  • Uncover and differentiate between distinct kinship systems and descent group formations.
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Patrick KlempJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In patrilineal descent, a woman belongs to the descent group of her father and brothers because descent is traced through the male line. Her mother's descent group is not considered, and her children and husband would belong to their own descent groups.