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MATRIARCHAL FAMILY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Organization
- Social Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- matrifocal family
1, record 1, English, matrifocal%20family
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- matricentric family 2, record 1, English, matricentric%20family
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matrifocal families(not to be confused with matriarchal [families]) are families where a mother is the head of the family. This can include lone-parent or single-parent households [or] households where the male has died... The key [element is] that the overarching focus is on the interests of the mother or female. 3, record 1, English, - matrifocal%20family
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Organisation sociale
- Psychologie sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- famille matrifocale
1, record 1, French, famille%20matrifocale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- famille matricentrée 2, record 1, French, famille%20matricentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
- Sociology of the Family
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- matriarchy
1, record 2, English, matriarchy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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). 2, record 2, English, - matriarchy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matriarcat
1, record 2, French, matriarcat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización social
- Sociología de la familia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- matriarcado
1, record 2, Spanish, matriarcado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Predominio o fuerte ascendiente femenino en una sociedad o grupo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - matriarcado
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