KHASI MATRILINY
As one of the main tribal groups of Meghalaya, the Khasis are safeguarded by the Indian Constitution which allows them the autonomy to carry out governance per their local practices. In sharp contrast to most parts of the country, Khasis have matrilocal residence and matrilineal descent. This implies that in Khasi society, the family is rooted around the residence of the woman, and family property is also mainly devolved through the female line. The women in Khasi society play significant
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