The practice of newly married couples establishing an independent household is termed ........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship

The practice of newly married couples establishing an independent household is termed:

neolocality

matriolocality

patriolocality

none of the above

- Neolocality:

- This is when newlyweds establish a new, independent home.

- They don't live with either spouse's family.

- Neolocality is the correct answer.

- Matrilocality:

- Couples live near or with the wife's family.

- It's common in matrilineal societies.

- Patrilocality:

- Couples live near or with the husband's family.

- Popular in patrilineal cultures.

- None of the above:

- This implies that none of the listed options correctly describe the practice.

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