To-names were particularly prevalent in fishing communities in the northeastern part of Scotland, but were also used in the Borders and the West Highlands. In some cases within fishing communities, the names of fishing boats were tacked onto the names people in order to differentiate them from others.
adjective. The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman. An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.
Religious Beliefs. ï»¿ 1 Families in Brazil are usually large consisting of a married couple, their children, and other relatives such as aunts, uncles, cousins, and godparents. 2  The head of the household is usually the husband, which takes care of the families material needs. ï»¿Families in Brazil are usually large consisting of a married couple, their children, and other relatives such as aunts, uncles, cousins, and godparents. 2  Although, recently young adults have started to leave their households to build their own individual lives with their partners in Favelas.