“In the matrifocal household type, kinship rules stress matrilinear descent.”

“Only the Picts, possibly, diverged from the European pattern of male descent with their apparently matrilinear succession to the kingship, though this is much debated.”

“Descent was matrilinear, and a society known as matriarchy existed, as contrasted to the later patriarchy.”

“Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.”

“In matrilineal ethnic groups such as the Wolof, the mother's brother is sent on behalf of the groom to ask for the bride's hand.”

“The important kin groups are patrilineal and matrilineal lineages and clans, Clan members do not necessarily live on clan land.”