Which of the following statements defines patrilineal descent?
A. It refers to a kinship system that favors the relatives of the father.
B. It refers to a pattern of residence in which a married couple lives with the husband's parents.
C. It refers to a kinship system in which both sides of a person's family are regarded as equally important.
D. It refers to a society in which men are expected to dominate family decision making.
Answer: A
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