Which of the following social structures is NOT reflected in the act of a wife adopting her husband’s name and foregoing her father’s (her maiden) name?
None of the above.
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To determine which social structure is not reflected in the act of a wife adopting her husband's name and foregoing her maiden name, we need to understand the different social structures involved in this context.
1. Patrilineal Descent: This social structure traces lineage and inheritance through the father's side of the family. In the act described, the wife adopts her husband's name, which aligns with patrilineal descent as she is affiliating herself with her husband's family and lineage.
2. Matrilineal Descent: This social structure traces lineage and inheritance through the mother's side of the family. The act of adopting the husband's name does not directly align with matrilineal descent because it does not involve the wife affiliating with her mother's family.
3. Bilateral Descent: This social structure recognizes lineage and inheritance through both the mother's and father's sides of the family. In the act described, the wife adopts her husband's name, which does not necessarily negate her connection to her father's side of the family. Therefore, bilateral descent is still reflected, although the wife may choose to adopt her husband's name socially.
Based on this analysis, the social structure that is NOT reflected in the act of a wife adopting her husband's name and foregoing her maiden name is "Matrilineal Descent".