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Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

The most prevalent forms of familial power and authority are patriarchy, matriarchy, and egalitarianism ... A matriarchal family is a family structure in which authority is held by the eldest female (usually the mother).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie de la famille

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organización social
  • Sociología de la familia
DEF

Predominio o fuerte ascendiente femenino en una sociedad o grupo.

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