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Can a woman divorce her husband in a polygamy society?
It depends on the culture or religion of the polygamous family - each one is different. In most cultures that practice polygamy, women do have the right to divorce their husbands.
A form of marriage between one woman and several men simultaneously?
A marriage in which one woman has multiple husbands simultaneously is a form of polygamy called polyandry.
Can a woman practice polyandrist and have several husbands?
as long as the other guy does not know
What is it called when a woman has 2 husbands?
Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man.
Where is polygamy and polyandry in the same country?
Polyandry is a type of polygamy. Polygamy is the act of having multiple spouses. Polyandry is more specific, a woman having multiple husbands. Therefore, wherever there is polyandry, there is also polygamy.
What is polyandy?
It is a type of polygamy when a woman has multiple husbands. The opposite is polygyny and is more common than polyandry.
Are there any women who will accept to have a polygamous marriage?
Yes. Anyone who is in a marriage relationship with more than one person at a time is practicing polygamy. For example, if a man has two wives, all three people are practicing polygamy. If a woman has two husbands, all three people are practicing polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse.
.What is the meaning of Polygamy?
The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry., The state or habit of having more than one mate., The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
What is a polygamy family?
A polygamist is someone who has more than one spouse. Most polygamist families have one husband and more than one wife. It is very rare, but in some cultures (such as in Laos) polygamy is more commonly one woman with several husbands.
What is meant by the term polygamy?
In some cultures, polygamy is the normal practice. Mormons used to practice polygamy. I don't think polygamy would be right for me. Tomas defended polygamy, as having multiple wives suited him. Polygamy is not an accepted practice in mainstream LDS. Polygamy is outlawed in most of the 50 states.
When did polygamy end as the standard practice?
In the US, polygamy was never a standard practice. Even Utah wasn't allowed to be a state until they stopped it. In general, polygamy for Christians died out in a couple centuries after Christ. He preached that one man should cleave to one woman, and love became more important in marriage than community ties. Polygamy continues for other groups. It is not compatible with customs of free democratic countries, however and is not allowed anymore.
What is the root word for polygamy?
The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry., The state or habit of having more than one mate., The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
