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Matrilineality in Meghalaya, India by Edwin is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses matrilineality in India, focusing on the state of Meghalaya. It provides an overview of the matrilineal systems among the three main tribes in Meghalaya - the Khasis, Jaintias, and Garos. The Khasis trace lineage through the mother and inheritance passes through the maternal line. The Jaintias have a system resembling matriarchy, where the mother owns property and children belong more to maternal uncles. The Garos also follow matrilineality in inheritance, selecting a "prize daughter

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Edwin

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EN