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Write the meaning of the following terms/words :
(i) Patrilocal (ii) Matrilined (iii) Patrilineal (iv) Matrilocal (v) Gotra (vi) Sapindara (vii) Fraternal Polyandry (vii) Non-fraternal polyandry (ix) Socialisation (x) Extended Family.
(ii) Matrilineal : Tracing of lineage from the female side, is called matrilineal.
(iii) Patrilineal : Tracing of lineage from the male side.
(iv) Matrilocal : After the marriage bride and groom stay with the bride's family.
(v) Gotra: In Hindus, gotra refers to a group of families which trace their origin from a common mythical ancestor.
(vi) Sapindra : It means that persons of seven generations on the father's side and five on the mother's side cannot inter-marry.
(vii) Fraternal Polyandry : In this type of marriage, the woman is wife to all brothers.
(viii) Non-fraternal Polyandry : In the non-fraternal polyandry, the wife has several husbands who are not brothers.
(ix) Socialisation : It is that process by which every individual learns in her/his family according to the norms and values determined by society.
(x) Extended Family : If other closely related kins than those who form the nuclear or joint family are added to the nuclear family it takes the form of an extended family.
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