Lineage (anthropology)
[4] The cultural significance of matrilineal or patrilineal descent varies greatly, shaping social structures, inheritance patterns, and even rituals across societies.[11] Patrilineages are more common globally, with examples found in many cultures, such as much of South East Asia.[12][13] In ambilineal lineage, descent is traced through either the maternal and/or the paternal lines, usually meaning that the individuals choose whether to affiliate with their mother or their father's group, or both.[19] In Bilineal lineage (also known as double descent), children are part of both their mother and their father's groups.[26] The structure of lineages also leads to stability,[3] social obligations, and reciprocity among members, providing support networks and a sense of shared identity.
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