Matrilocality

Matrilocality is a social system in which a married couple lives near or with the wife’s family after marriage. In this arrangement, the husband typically moves to the wife’s community, allowing the couple to stay close to her relatives. This practice often emphasizes the wife's family ties and responsibilities, fostering kinship connections. Matrilocality is found in various cultures around the world and can influence social structures, inheritance, and family dynamics, as it often strengthens maternal lineage and support networks within a community.