Question

Write differences.
Matriarchal family and Patriarchal family

Answer 1

Sr No.	Matriarchal family	Patriarchal family
i.	Mother is considered to be the head of the family, i.e. all authority rests at her hands in a matriarchal family	Eldest male is considered to be the head of the family, i.e. all authority rests at his hands in a patriarchal family.
ii.	Matrilineal system of lineage: In this family, the descent is traced through the mother’s line	Patrilineal system of lineage: In this family, the descent is traced through the father’s line.
iii.	Married couple lives with the wife’s family, i.e. residence after marriage is matrilocal.	Married couple lives with the husband’s family, i.e. residence after marriage is patrilocal.
iv.	The name of the mother’s side continues to the next generation. It is matronymic.	The name of the father’s side continues to the next generation. It is a patronymic.
v.	Example: Garo and Khasi tribes of North East India and Nairs of South India.	Example: the most widespread form of family in India and most parts of the world.