I am interested in Study ing the nature of family structures both over time and where how they exist presently. There are three basic types of family structuring, all being dependent on a variety of variables. First, there is the matriarchy that can or cannot exist with matrilineal lines of power.
Matriarchy is the important familial construction here.
This model suggests that a household or family is run by the wife or the women of the Home Page and hold and delegate most of the power. A matriarchy is the system which is defined by this type of female organizational structure. The next type of family power structure is the patriarchy. This model of family structure may or may not exist with patrilineal lines of power. This model suggests that a household or family is run by the husband or the men of the Home Page and hold and delegate most of the power there.