Patrilineal Descent: A system where lineage is traced through the father's line, often associated with inheritance and succession rights being passed from father to son.
Kinship:The web of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of all humans in all societies, encompassing how families are structured.
Matriarchy: A social organizational form where women hold positions of power and cultural authority, often linked but not limited to societies practicing matrilineal descent