In a ________ family system, the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males.
A) patriarchal
B) matriarchal
C) nuclear
D) neolocal

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A matriarchal family system is one in which the oldest females have control and power over males. In contrast, a patriarchal family system is one in which the oldest males have control and power. A nuclear family system refers to a family unit consisting of a married couple and their children. Neolocal refers to the practice of forming a new household at the start of a marriage rather than living with either partner's family.

In a ________ Family System, the Oldest Females Control Cultural