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The system is based a principle of bifurcate merging Ego distinguishes between relatives on his moth...........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship
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    The ________system is based a principle of bifurcate merging. Ego distinguishes between relatives on his mother's side of the family and those on his father's side (bifurcation) and lumps or merges father with father's brother (a) and mother with mother's sister (b).

    Sudanese

    Incorrect Answer

    Hawaiian

    Incorrect Answer

    Eskimo

    Incorrect Answer

    Iroquois

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:

    - Iroquois system:

    - Based on bifurcate merging.

    - Distinguishes between maternal and paternal relatives.

    - Merges father with father's brother and mother with mother's sister.

    - Correct Answer

    - Sudanese system:

    - Highly descriptive.

    - Different terms for each relative type.

    - Hawaiian system:

    - Simplicity-focused.

    - Uses the same terms for all relatives of the same generation.

    - Eskimo system:

    - Common in Western societies.

    - Distinguishes nuclear family members from other relatives.

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