Category: Polygamy

Most believe that those who are polyamorous are but simple cheaters trying to seem innocent, though this is only a baseless accusation that uses a false stereotype to prove a bad point. All around the world a debate over polygamy is taking place getting increased attention as time continues to pass. Polygamy is the practice…

Marriage is a very important social institution because life arises from it. Consequently, the government of Canada has a keen interest in protecting marriages to ensure stable population growth and sustainability. Canada has been largely a monogamous nation until immigrants started flocking in from other parts of the world that entertain different forms of marriages.…

Throughout my time in college, I have found there is a multitude of literature on the topic of polygamy. So, when one finds themselves embarking on trying to become an expert, there are many different sides to the story and angles to take into consideration. Due to the fact polygamy is such a controversial topic…

According to Anthropology, polygamy is well-defined as a marriage amongst one person and two or more spouses at the same time. This occurs in two main forms: polygyny, in which a man marries several women, and polyandry, in which a woman marries several men at the same time (Welsch, 2018). Polygyny is known as the…

Both Judaism and Islam are Abrahamic monotheistic religions. In 2015, Islam had a population of 1.8 billion Muslims which makes it the second-largest religion in the world (Lipka, 2017). On the other hand, in 2015, Judaism had a population of 14.3 million Jews in the world (Dashefsky & Sheskin, 2015). Further, Judaism and Islam have…

Topic: Monogamy General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the history of monogamy Thesis: Monogamy is a modern phenomenon that humans have socially constructed in recent years. 1. Introduction a. Attention Getter: i. Does anybody here believe in soulmates  that there is only one person out there in this world…

1.0 Introduction Different cultures view women in different ways. Women in African society and cultures have resisted traditionally in contradiction of certain models that all women encounter. The female personality is different according to each culture and their customs but many cultures are based on male control where women have less power. Women across the…

Introduction Polygamy has captivated people for generations, with its complexities being debated for centuries. Culturally speaking, attitudes toward this practice vary greatly between embracing and dismissal. This paper will investigate the various manifestations of polygamy across cultures, examining why they occur. Gender inequality is linked to polygamy; this topic will be explored alongside its impact…