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Answer Briefly the Following Question : What is an Avuncupotestal Family? - Sociology

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Answer briefly the following question : 

What is an avuncupotestal family?

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Solution

Avuncupotestal family refers to the one in which the authority is vested with the maternal uncle. The nephews and nieces show the greatest loyalty towards the maternal uncle and work for him and inherit his property.

Concept: Family and Kinship
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2017-2018 (March) Set 1
Q 1.vii

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