CLEP - Sociology 9-10 Flashcards
Patriarchy
When the father is the vested authority of the family
Matriarchy
When the mother is the vested authority of the family
Matrilineal
Descent traced thru the mother
Patrilineal
Descent traced thru the father
Endogamy
Marriage within certain specific groups
Exogamy
Marriage outside certain specific groups
Monogamy
Having one spouse at a time
Polygamy
Having more than one spouse at a time
Polygyny
A form of polygamy in which a man has several wives at once
Polyandry
A form of polygamy in which a woman has several husbands at once
Group marriage
A form of polygamy in which there is a marriage between 2 or more men & 2 or more women
Patrilocality
When newlyweds reside with the husband’s extended family
Matrilocality
When newlyweds reside with the wife’s extended family
Neolocality
When newlyweds live in a new or separate residence
Levirate
Obliges a man to marry his brother’s widow or suffer disgrace