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What is the difference between matrilocal and patrilocal residence patterns?
 
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What is dowry?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Patrilocal residence occurs whena couple lives with or near the husband's parents, and matrilocal residenceoccurs when a couple lives with or near the wife's parents.

Answer to Question 2

Dowry is the custom in which the family of a woman transfers property or wealth to her upon her marriage.



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