Legal Definition of Matrilocal Residence
Meaning of Matrilocal Residence
The residence pattern in which a newly married couple moves in with or near the bride’s mother’s house. This keeps women near their female relatives, while men must leave their natal households. Matrilocal residence is strongly associated with matrilineal descent.
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Definition of Matrilocal Residence
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Matrilocal Residence: The custom or practice of a new husband moving to his wife’s village or household after marriage. Tends to be found among matrilineal societies. See; patrilocal residence.
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- Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Matrilocal Residence. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
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