In some hunting-and-gathering societies, men are away from home for long periods of time. As a result, it is not unusual to find that the women are fully responsible for the household and for making most of the major family decisions. In these societies, which pattern of authority is evident?matriarchal T/F

True

Explanation:

A Matriachal system can be referred to as a system where the women especially the mothers are the authority of leadership. The word Matriarchy is derived from the Latin word mater which means mother and the Greek word archein which means to rule. In the absence of the men, the responsibility of instilling values, upholding morals and running the home are done by women. This places her in charge. Generally, the Matriachal system is a system characterized as rule by women. Which is essentially the job of the women and it encompasses all forms of leadership, with political leadership being one of them.

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