Patrilineal descent is a system where an individual's kinship and social identity are reckoned exclusively through their father's line. This often dictates Inheritance, the transmission of a Family Name, and membership in groups across generations.
Patrilineal descent is a system where an individual's kinship and social identity are reckoned exclusively through their father's line. This often dictates Inheritance, the transmission of a Family Name, and membership in groups across generations.