Multiple choice

What does virilocality in a patrilineal society serve? 1. Keeps the men of a group in the same place. 2. Breaks apart any potential unilinear kin grouping.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Virilocality refers to the practice of a married couple living with or near the husband's family. In a patrilineal society, this arrangement ensures that the men of a lineage remain together in a single location, strengthening the kin group.

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