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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 512
Bernard I. Murstein. in her husband's kin is a paramount feature of polygyny , the effect is an impairment to the polygynous foundation . On the other hand , it is possible to exaggerate the influence of ideology and urbanization on ...
Bernard I. Murstein. in her husband's kin is a paramount feature of polygyny , the effect is an impairment to the polygynous foundation . On the other hand , it is possible to exaggerate the influence of ideology and urbanization on ...
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