A Level Sociology OCR Practice Exam

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What defines a patrilineal family structure?

Ancestry follows maternal lines
Couples live together after marriage
Ancestry follows paternal lines
Multiple partners coexist

The correct answer is: Ancestry follows paternal lines

A patrilineal family structure is defined by the descent and inheritance being traced through the paternal line. In this system, lineage and family names are passed down from fathers to their children, which often places significant importance on male offspring for the continuation of the family line. This arrangement shapes social organization, property rights, and even the roles individuals play within the family and society. Understanding this concept also highlights why certain other choices do not define a patrilineal family structure. The option describing ancestry through maternal lines refers to matrilineal systems, where lineage is traced through mothers. Living together after marriage describes cohabitation but doesn’t specify lineage. Lastly, multiple partners coexisting refers to polyamorous or polygamous arrangements, which are separate from the defined hereditary structures of familial systems.