By Bhogtoram Mawroh A common slur against matrilineal customs is that they somehow cause broken families and the high prevalence of single parenthood in Meghalaya. This claim comes from a certain study titled ‘Exploratory Study on the Socio-Economic Status and Problems of Single Mothers in Meghalaya’ conducted by the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW). […]

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