he Hopi are a tribe of Native American people residing in Arizona that are traditionally organized into matrilineal clans. Women have a great deal of authority within their society and hold the most important offices within the Hopi settlement. Although in the West the fathers usually deal with discipline, the women of the Hopi society are the ones that enforce rules and disciplines when their children do not obey. In matrilineal societies, while a mother normally takes care of her children, in some cultures it is left to the mother’s brothers. Therefore, in matrilineal societies there may be less paternal involvement in the child’s life. The child’s father may be present, but may still seem like a stranger to them. Often, the uncles of children
