Describe the distinct differences between lineages, clans, moieties, and phratries are all types of decent groups.
Lineage is a descent group that can demonstrate their common descent from a known apical ancestor.
Clan is a descent group that claims common descent from an apical ancestor (but often cannot demonstrate it, or "stipulated descent").
Moieties is a descent group that coexists with only one other descent group within a society
Phratries is a descent group composed of two or more clans each of whose apical ancestors are descended
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If marriage is a universal concept, why is it practiced so diversely?
Two people living together and forming a household is the essence of marriage.
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