Question

The main difference between patriarchal and matriarchal families is that _________.

• A. In patriarchal family, property is divided among the daughters and in matriarchal family, property is divided among the sons
• B. In patriarchal family, the eldest daughter succeeds her father and in matriarchal family, the eldest son succeeds the mother
• C. In patriarchal family, the father in the head of the family and in matriarchal family, the mother in the head of the family
• D. In patriarchal family, the mother in the head of the family and in matriarchal family, the father in the head of the family

Answer 1

The correct option is C In patriarchal family, the father in the head of the family and in matriarchal family, the mother in the head of the family

Patriarchy is a social organization where father is the authority figure in the family. This is a social system where power is held by men and cultural norms, customs favor men. Matriarchy is a social organization where mother is the head of the family. The descent and relationship are recognized through the female line.