Societies based on __________ have the highest proportion of matrilineal systems.

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Horticulture is a type of subsistence strategy based on small-scale agriculture, with a focus on cultivating non-perennial crops. Societies based on horticulture tend to have higher proportions of matrilineal systems compared to those based on agriculture, pastoralism, or foraging. This is because the roles of men and women are more fluid in horticultural societies and women often have a larger role in the production and distribution of goods.

Societies Based on __________ Have the Highest Proportion of Matrilineal