The basis of traditional Somali society is the rēr, a localized kinship group or clan consisting of families claiming common descent from a male ancestor. The organization of the rēr is typically patriarchal, although the chief of a rēr is often chosen and advised by a council of elders. Smaller clans are grouped into larger structures, the largest of which is the clan family.
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