A type of family in which people are considered descendants of their mothers is called
A) matriarchal.
B) matrilineal.
C) feminist.
D) polygamous.

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Matrilineal refers to a system in which lineage, inheritance, and sometimes residence are traced through the mother's line, distinguishing it from a matriarchal society, which is characterized by female leadership in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

A Type of Family in Which People Are Considered Descendants