In patrilineal societies, lobola gifts
A. make the husband part of the wife's descent group.
B. ensure the wealth of the wife.
C. ensure the wealth of the children.
D. have little effect on descent groups.
E. make the children born to the woman full members of her husband's descent group.
Answer: E
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