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It depends on the religion and culture of the polygamist. Muslim polygamists may have up to three wives, but more than that is forbidden by the Qur'an. In other cultures, a man can have as many wives as he wants. In America, since polygamy is illegal, most polygamists have only two wives - a small family is easier to hide from the public and law enforcement.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoTechnically, polygamy simply means more than one spouse. Polyandry is a woman with more than one husband, polygyny is a man with more than one wife. Both are lumped under "polygamy" which can also include polyamory (more than one spouse of any gender). Polygyny is the most common form of polygamy around the world.
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∙ 7y agoOne male can fertilize multiple females, but one woman can only satisfy many men.Polygyny is against Polyandry has an advantage in terms of Demographics.
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Why is it necessary for christian men to have many wives?
Christian men do not have many wives and do not believe in polygamy. Only a small sect of Mormans engages in polygamy.
What are the advantages polygamy?
Many wives,at any age,incest,many kids.....you name it.....
How does Polygamy increase the population?
it increases because one man imprenant many wives.
What is the general term for a marriage in which can have several husbands or wives at the same time?
Polygamy .
Can Mexicans have two wives?
Race is not a factor in polygamy.
What is the show about polygamy?
There are two popular shows about polygamy: Big Love on HBO and Sister Wives on TLC.
Do Hindu men have many wives?
In India, as per the Hindu Marriage Act, polygamy is considered illegal.
What is of polygamy?
When one man has many wives, the usual result is that the wives are considered to be inferior to their husband, and they have to compete with each other for the limited resources of the family, which is on the whole unfair to those wives.
Is polygamy wrong in a muslin person?
No. Polygamy is accepted by Islam. ___________________________ Polygamy is accepted in Islam but limited to 4 wives and subject to conditions as equal treatments and money spending and former wife (wives) acceptance. Polygamy is historical and religious practice since start of mankind. Many prophets and religious people were marrying more than one wife. Refer to question below.
What the disadvantage of polygamy?
in polygamy, there is a lack of communication between husband and wives that leads to all other struggles in the family.
What is the problem of polygamy?
When one man has many wives, the usual result is that the wives are considered to be inferior to their husband, and they have to compete with each other for the limited resources of the family, which is on the whole unfair to those wives.
What is problem of polygamy?
When one man has many wives, the usual result is that the wives are considered to be inferior to their husband, and they have to compete with each other for the limited resources of the family, which is on the whole unfair to those wives.
