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Polygamy exists for many reasons. For most polygamists worldwide, it is simply a part of the culture. Asking this question to them might be like asking you why you wear clothes. It's simply something that they do.
Others are polygamists for religious reasons. Many people believe that God allows and/or commands them to practice polygamy or they are trying to emulate the life of an Old Testament prophet, many of whom had multiple wives.
Another reason is lack of marriageable men. Sometimes a single woman chooses to be in a relationship with a married man rather than be single. They feel it is better to share a husband than have no husband at all.
A final reason is male greed. Some men want to be surrounded by women.
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Does polygamy still exist in Africa?
Yes.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
Does the Sihk faith allow Polygamy?
No it does not allow Polygamy
Does polygamy exist in Ecuador?
No it does not. Actually, it does in the Amazon jungle tribes, quite a bit. And I have not been able to find anywhere that states it is illegal, just not common.
Do Jehovah witnesses study polygamy?
Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)
How do you write a sentence with the word polygamy?
Here are some sentences using the word 'polygamy': Someone who is married to more than one person is practicing polygamy. Many cultures in Africa practice polygamy. Polygamy is illegal in the United States.
Is there still polygamy in the world?
Yes, there is still polygamy in the world.
Is polygamy illegal in china?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in China.
Polygamy is illegal in the United States .?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in the United States. Each state has their own definition of what counts as polygamy.
Should polygamy remain a part of your culture?
Polygamy should not be in our culture.
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 amendment is polygamy in?
Polygamy is not in any amendment, it was outlawed by a Supreme Court decision.
