Family and social organization webquest!

We've taken a look at some different forms of government, now let's look at a smaller unit of society: the family.

These questions and links will help you understand the terms "patriarchy" and "matriarchy" and which of the two (and maybe neither) you think would best serve your utopia.

Use the links and your brains to answer each question.  Use full sentences and clear writing.

Questions:

1. Define "patriarchy."  [Link: definition]

2. What do you think some of the benefits of a patriarchal society would be? [This is YOUR opinion.]

3. Define "matriarchy." [Link: definition]

4. What do you think some of the benefits of a matriarchal society would be? [This is YOUR opinion.]

5. What kind of social organization do we live in now?  Why is it that way?  [Links: patriarchy,  matriarchy,  biological causes]