| In North Pentecost, the spiralling relationships that oscillate between matriliny and patrilocality present women with a double burden. |
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| Many of the Muslims living in the historic part of the city follow matriliny and are noted for their piety. |
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| Thus matriliny, with its associations with the Iawbei or ancestress, and Suidnia or eldest maternal uncle, is central to the Khasi religion. |
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| Further, anthropological celebrations of matriliny notwithstanding, that Nayar past is rendered in decidedly patriarchal terms. |
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| Fourth, there appear a number of similarities between polyandry and matriliny, despite that descent systems stemming from opposite lines. |
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