In matrilineal societies
A. descent groups include only the children of the group's women.
B. descent groups include only the children of the group's men.
C. sons become lifetime members of their mother's group, but daughters belong to their father's group.
D. daughters become lifetime members of their mother's group, but sons belong to their father's group.
E. postmarital residence tends to be patrilocal.
Answer: A
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