Asked by Douglas Morum on Jun 12, 2024

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What is the most common restrictive characteristic for membership in a descent group?​

A) ​gender
B) ​place of origin
C) ​occupation
D) ​religion

Descent Group

A social group whose members claim common ancestry; a fundamental unit in the organization of many societies.

Membership Restriction

Rules or criteria set by an organization or community that limit or define who can join or participate in the group.

  • Identify the importance of familial ties in different cultural contexts.
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Yailyn MuñozJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Gender is often the most common restrictive characteristic for membership in a descent group, as many societies have patrilineal or matrilineal descent systems, which restrict membership based on the gender through which descent is traced.