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ereecah

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Discuss how patrilineal descent shapes naming practices in a Chinese village in a rural area of Hong Kong.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The popularity of Western-style white weddings is growing in much of East Asia but not in India.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Patrilineal descent places a much higher value on boys than on girls.
2. Family names are of high importance and are tied to the male line.
3. Boys are given names with positive meanings while girls are often given negative names.
4. The status of wives is tied to whether or not they give birth to sons.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True


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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 10, 2018
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