Which of the following statements about groups with the patrilineal-patrilocal complex is NOT true?
A) They are sometimes characterized by a view that females are dangerous and polluting.
B) Their land and prestige are passed through the females.
C) They have strongly developed private-public dichotomies.
D) They have their prestige goods under male control.
E) They often practice polygyny and have patterns of intervillage raiding.

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The patrilineal-patrilocal complex is based on male descent and residence. Therefore, a statement suggesting that land and prestige are passed through females would be contradictory to this system. Instead, these resources are typically inherited and controlled by males within the group.

Which of the Following Statements About Groups with the Patrilineal-Patrilocal