What is the advantage of bilateral descent groups in industrial societies?
a. Such groups expand the kin network more than unilineal descent groups.
b. Such groups make it possible to loosen obligations to kin.
c. Such groups are more likely to provide help to members in times of need.
d. Such groups are the only ones compatible with nuclear families.
Question 2
What is the advantage of bilateral descent groups in foraging societies?
a. Such groups make claims for assistance on a wide group of related people possible.
b. Such groups limit the number of people who can ask for help and expect to receive it.
c. Such groups draw clear distinctions between relatives and non-relatives and so limit the size of kin groups.
d. Such groups are the smallest kin groups possible.
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