On the basis of authority two broad forms of family can be identified, matriarchal family and patriarchal family.
Example : The Garo and Khasi tribes of North East India and the Nair’s of south India follow the matriarchal system. In case of Matriarchal family residence after marriage is matrilocal i.e., the bridegroom lives with the wife’s, family.
Example: It is most widespread form of family in India and most parts of the world. In Patriarchal system, residence after marriage is patrilocal. The married couple live with the husband’s family.