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What is unique about Meghalaya’s matrilineal society in northeast India?

Ever heard about the matrilineal society? Get to Meghalaya in India’s northeast.
– Women play a dominant role in Meghalaya’s society and children take over the mother’s surname.
– Meghalayan folks in NE India follow a unique cultural practice where in the youngest daughter inherits the family wealth.
– A man usually lives with his wife at her parents’ home after their wedding.