Patrilocal residence

Definition

Patrilocal residence is a social system in which a married couple resides with or near the husband's parents. It reflects a preference for living arrangements that emphasize paternal lineage and heritage.

Related terms

Matrilocal Residence:

A residential pattern where a married couple lives with or near the wife's parents.

Neolocal Residence:

A living arrangement in which a married couple sets up an independent household at a new location, away from both sets of parents.

Patriarchy:

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property