In a matrilineal descent group, __________.

A) authority is passed down the line to the current female head of household
B) the elder woman makes all decisions concerning marriage and residence for the group
C) all decisions are made by a group of related women
D) females rarely exercise authority in their kin groups


D) females rarely exercise authority in their kin groups

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