In nations such as India,where boys are seen as permanent______________family members,girls tend to be seen as more expendable than boys.
A)matrilineal
B)patrilocal
C)patrilineal
D)patriarchal

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Patrilineal societies trace descent and inheritance through the male line. Therefore, in such societies, boys are seen as more valuable as they can carry on the family name and inherit property. Girls, on the other hand, are often seen as a burden as they leave their family upon marriage and don't carry on the family name or inherit property. In India, patrilineal traditions are prevalent, so the best choice for the blank is C) patrilineal.

In Nations Such as India,where Boys Are Seen as Permanent______________family