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... polygyny than monogamy , the former are much smaller in total population than the latter ; moreover , even in a polygynous society , the majority of its members are monogamous . Polygyny has quite a few advantages . Where women ...
... polygyny than monogamy , the former are much smaller in total population than the latter ; moreover , even in a polygynous society , the majority of its members are monogamous . Polygyny has quite a few advantages . Where women ...
Page 361
... polygyny cases and allowed prospective jurors to be challenged for belief in or practice of polygyny . Both the Mormons and the Federal government were eager to have the antipolygyny measures tested in the courts , and Brigham Young's ...
... polygyny cases and allowed prospective jurors to be challenged for belief in or practice of polygyny . Both the Mormons and the Federal government were eager to have the antipolygyny measures tested in the courts , and Brigham Young's ...
Page 503
... polygyny reduces family feuds and greatly increases the prospects of adding children to the family , a very important factor for Africans . Last , the existence of polygyny in no way prevents the choice of a monogamous life for those ...
... polygyny reduces family feuds and greatly increases the prospects of adding children to the family , a very important factor for Africans . Last , the existence of polygyny in no way prevents the choice of a monogamous life for those ...
Contents
Hebrew Marriage in the Old Testament | 34 |
Marriage among the Greeks | 47 |
Roman Marriage | 64 |
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