Decisions in the family (Authority)

Question 1

full authority on the father or any male member of the family e.g. eldest son, grandfather

Answer 1

Patriarchal

Question 2

full authority of the mother or any female member of the family, e.g. eldest sister, grandmother

Answer 2

Matriarchal

Question 3

husband and wife exercise share in decision making

Answer 3

Egalitarian

Question 4

the mother decides/takes charge in absence of the father (e.g. father is working overseas)

Answer 4

Matricentric

Question 5

the father decides/ takes charge in absence of the
mother

Answer 5

Patricentric