A society in which property, privileges, and goods are passed down through the mother's family is described as ______.

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Matrilineal societies are those in which inheritance and descent are traced through the mother's lineage, distinguishing them from patriarchal societies where these are traced through the father's lineage, and from matriarchal societies where women may hold leadership positions but inheritance might not necessarily be matrilineal. Matrifocal refers to family structures centered around the mother, without specifically addressing inheritance or descent.

A Society in Which Property, Privileges, and Goods Are Passed