A boy is born into a society that practises matrilineal descent.Who exercises the most authority over him?
A) his mother
B) his father
C) his mother's brother
D) his father's sister

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In societies that practice matrilineal descent, the maternal uncle (the mother's brother) often plays a significant role in the upbringing and socialization of the children, sometimes even more so than the biological father. This is because lineage, inheritance, and social identity are traced through the mother's line.

A Boy Is Born into a Society That Practises Matrilineal