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MALE LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Women
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

In some countries, citizenship may still only be passed on to children through the male line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Sociologie de la famille
CONT

Dans certains pays, la citoyenneté ne peut être transmise aux enfants que par la lignée paternelle.

Spanish

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