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Matrilineal
Ambilineal
which follows the mother’s side
only which follows either the father’s
only or the mother’s side only,
depending on the situation.
Patriarchal Family
In this family the power and
authority are vested in the hands
of the male member of the
family. In other words, the
Patrilocal Residence is most
Neolocal Residence is commonly used with herding and farming
most common with North American societies. It’s where the married couple
couples. This is where the couple lives with the husband’s father’s family.
finds their own house, independent By living with the husband’s family, it lets
from all family members. all the men, (the father, brothers, and
sons) continue to work together on the
land.