This document discusses different types of family structures defined by descent patterns. It explains that patrilineal descent affiliates one with relatives through the father's line, matrilineal descent affiliates through the mother's line, and bilateral descent considers both parental lines as equal. The document also instructs students to write a letter to their family describing their importance and presents a quote about how families remain connected despite growing apart.
This document discusses different types of family structures defined by descent patterns. It explains that patrilineal descent affiliates one with relatives through the father's line, matrilineal descent affiliates through the mother's line, and bilateral descent considers both parental lines as equal. The document also instructs students to write a letter to their family describing their importance and presents a quote about how families remain connected despite growing apart.
This document discusses different types of family structures defined by descent patterns. It explains that patrilineal descent affiliates one with relatives through the father's line, matrilineal descent affiliates through the mother's line, and bilateral descent considers both parental lines as equal. The document also instructs students to write a letter to their family describing their importance and presents a quote about how families remain connected despite growing apart.
Politics FAMILY STRUCTURE Based on Descent Patrilineal Descent Affiliates a person with a group of relatives through his or her father. Matrilineal Descent Affiliates a person with a group of relatives related through his or her mother. Bilateral Descent Affiliates a person with a group of relatives related through either his or her parents. ACTIVITY TIME! A Letter for my Family Instructions: 1. Write a letter to someone you love either your nuclear family or your extended family. 2. Write your letter in a one whole sheet of yellow paper. Presentation Time! "Families are like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one." - Anonymous Thank you and God Bless, Students!