Practice mode Social Institutions

In many societies newly married couples go to live in the husband’s home. What is this pattern of residence called?

Correct answer C. Patrilocal

Explanation

Patrilocal residence means the couple lives with or near the husband's family, while matrilocal means near the wife's family and neolocal means a new, separate home.

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