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go.lag

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on: Jul 10, 2018
What is the difference between matrilocal and patrilocal residence patterns?
 
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What is dowry?
 
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ciecieme

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
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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