Question

Patriliny is a kinship term that refers to

• A. the practices of marriage patterns wherein the father or the next male head exercises authority in the family and there is an unequal power relation between men and women
• B. the system of tracing of kinship descent and inheritance through male line
• C. the practices of marriage system and residence pattern wherein married couples reside with or near the husband’s family
• D. the system of tracing of kinship descent and inheritance through mother’s brother

Hint:

Patriliny = descent through the father’s line. Don’t confuse it with patriarchy (power structure) or patrilocality (residence after marriage).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the definition of patriliny. Patriliny is a kinship system where descent and inheritance are traced through the male line. It determines lineage, property succession, and often family name. 
Step 2: Evaluate the options. 
(A) talks about authority and power relations, which aligns more with patriarchy than patriliny. 
(B) is correct as it defines patriliny precisely.
(C) refers to patrilocal residence, not patriliny. 
(D) suggests matrilineal or avunculate systems, which is incorrect here.