"Polygamy Polygamy (from Late Greek , ""polygamía"", ""state of marriage to many spouses"") is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, sociologists call this polygyny. When a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called a group marriage. In contrast, monogamy is marriage consisting of only two parties. Like ""monogamy"", the term ""polygamy"" is often used in a ""de facto"" sense, applied regardless of whether the state recognizes the"
"Polygyny Polygyny (; from Neoclassical Greek πολυγυνία from - ""poly-"" ""many"", and ""gyne"" ""woman"" or ""wife"") is the most common and accepted form of polygamy, entailing the marriage of a man with several women. Most countries that permit polygamy are Muslim-majority countries in which polygyny is the only form permitted. (Polyandry is the practice of a woman having two or more husbands.) In some countries where polygamy is illegal, and sometimes even when legal, at times it is known for men to have one or more mistresses, whom they do not marry. The status of a mistress is not that"
"and lifestyle: Polyandry Polyandry (; from ""poly-"", ""many"" and ἀνήρ ""anēr"", ""man"") is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Polyandry is contrasted with polygyny, involving one male and two or more females. If a marriage involves a plural number of ""husbands and wives"" participants of each gender, then it can be called polygamy, group or conjoint marriage. In its broadest use, polyandry refers to sexual relations with multiple males within or without marriage. Of the 1,231 societies listed in the 1980 Ethnographic Atlas, 186 were found to be monogamous;"
"Polyandry Polyandry (; from ""poly-"", ""many"" and ἀνήρ ""anēr"", ""man"") is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Polyandry is contrasted with polygyny, involving one male and two or more females. If a marriage involves a plural number of ""husbands and wives"" participants of each gender, then it can be called polygamy, group or conjoint marriage. In its broadest use, polyandry refers to sexual relations with multiple males within or without marriage. Of the 1,231 societies listed in the 1980 Ethnographic Atlas, 186 were found to be monogamous; 453 had"
"married or divorced. Polygamy is a marriage which includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called polygyny, and there is no marriage bond between the wives; and when a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry, and there is no marriage bond between the husbands. If a marriage includes multiple husbands or wives, it can be called group marriage. A molecular genetic study of global human genetic diversity argued that sexual polygyny was typical of human reproductive patterns"
"other until only one queen survives and the colony becomes monogynous) and secondary polygyny (a well-established colony continues to have several queens). Polygyny Polygyny (; from Neoclassical Greek πολυγυνία from - ""poly-"" ""many"", and ""gyne"" ""woman"" or ""wife"") is the most common and accepted form of polygamy, entailing the marriage of a man with several women. Most countries that permit polygamy are Muslim-majority countries in which polygyny is the only form permitted. (Polyandry is the practice of a woman having two or more husbands.) In some countries where polygamy is illegal, and sometimes even when legal, at times it is"
"husband at a time, it is called polyandry. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called polyamory, group or conjoint marriage. Polygyny is a form of plural marriage, in which a man is allowed more than one wife . In modern countries that permit polygamy, polygyny is typically the only form permitted. Polygyny is practiced primarily (but not only) in parts of the Middle East and Africa; and is often associated with Islam, however, there are certain conditions in Islam that must be met to perform polygyny. Polyandry is a form of marriage whereby a woman"
"and a woman, neither of whom is married to someone else. Furthermore, Russia does not recognize polygamous marriages that had been contracted in other countries. However, ""de facto"" polygamy or multiple cohabitation in and of itself is not a crime. Due to the shortage of men in Russia's population, it is not uncommon for men to father children with multiple women, and sometimes that results in households that are openly ""de facto"" polygamous. Polygamy Polygamy (from Late Greek , ""polygamía"", ""state of marriage to many spouses"") is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. When a man is married to more"
"Polygamy in Ghana Polygamy has three specific forms: · Polygyny – a man has multiple simultaneous wives · Polyandry – a woman has multiple simultaneous husbands · Group Marriage – the family unit consists of multiple husbands and multiple wives Polygamy has been around and practiced for centuries by cultures from all over the world, but there is no exact location of its beginning. It was believed to be more prevalent in places where colonial economic gains centered on subsistence farming (e.g. Africa). This agriculture is self-sufficient in which farmers focus mainly on growing food to feed themselves and their"
"more spouses are usually unaware of each other. Polygamy is the act or condition of a person marrying another person while still being lawfully married to another spouse. As this is the very definition of bigamy, it is illegal in the United States. The crime is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, according to the law of the individual state and the circumstances of the offense. Polygamy was outlawed federally by the Edmunds Act, and there are laws against the practice in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Because state laws"
"A monogamous family is based on a legal or social monogamy. In this case, an individual has only one (official) partner during their lifetime or at any one time (i.e. serial monogamy). This means that a person may not have several different legal spouses at the same time, as this is usually prohibited by bigamy laws, in jurisdictions that require monogamous marriages. Polygamy is a marriage that includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called polygyny; and when a woman is married to more than one"
"Husband A husband is a male in a marital relationship. The rights and obligations of a husband regarding his spouse and others, and his status in the community and in law, vary between cultures and have varied over time. In monogamous cultures, there are only two parties to a marriage. This is enforced by legal codes that outlaw two (bigamy) or more (polygamy) female spouses. Similarly, polyandry, marriage of one female partner with more than one male partner at the same time is not permitted. In polygamous and polyandrous cultures, there may be more than two parties to a marriage."
"spouse at one time because that would be polygamy which in countries with marital monogamy like the US is called bigamy. Polygamy is a form of marriage in which someone marries multiple people at a given time, and is illegal throughout the U.S. under the Edmunds Act. Part of the function of looking at marriage from a sociological perspective is to give insight into the reasons behind various marital arrangements. There are several reasons that Americans marry. The desire to have children is one; having a family is a high priority among many Americans. People also desire love, companionship, commitment,"
"Polygamy in North America Polygamy is the practice of taking more than one spouse. Polygyny is the specific practice of one man taking more than one wife: it is a common marriage pattern in some parts of the world. In North America polygamy has not been a culturally normative or legally recognized institution since the continent's colonization by Europeans. Polygamy became a significant social and political issue in the United States in 1852, when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) made it known that a form of the practice, called plural marriage, was part of its"
"involving the plural wives is also described. He argues that the concept of two becoming one flesh makes polygamy a violation of God's plan for marriage. On August 29, 2017, the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood released a manifesto on human sexuality known as the ""Nashville Statement"". The statement was signed by 150 evangelical leaders, and includes 14 points of belief. Among other things, it states, ""We deny that God has designed marriage to be a homosexual, polygamous, or polyamorous relationship."" Polygamy in Christianity Polygamy is ""the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at"
"Monogamy Monogamy ( ) is a form of relationship in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime — alternately, only one partner at any one time (serial monogamy) — as compared to non-monogamy (e.g., polygamy or polyamory). The term is also applied to the social behavior of some animals, referring to the state of having only one mate at any one time. The word ""monogamy"" derives from the Greek μονός, ""monos"" (""alone""), and γάμος, ""gamos"" (""marriage""). The term ""monogamy"" may be referring to one of various relational types, depending upon context. Generally, there are four overlapping definitions."
"had more than one wife. ""In cultures which practice polygamy, its prevalence among that population is often connected to class and socioeconomic status. From a legal point of view, in many countries, although marriage is legally monogamous (a person can only have one spouse, and bigamy is illegal), adultery is not illegal, leading to a situation of ""de facto"" polygamy being allowed, although without legal recognition for non-official ""spouses"". According to scientific studies, the human mating system is considered to be moderately polygynous, based on both surveys of world populations, and on characteristics of human reproductive physiology. Polygamy exists in"
"Polygyny in animals Polygyny (; from Neo-Greek πολυγυνία from - ""poly-"" ""many"", and ""gyne"" ""woman"" or ""wife"") is a mating system in which one male lives and mates with multiple females, but each female only mates with a single male. Systems where several females mate with several males are defined either as promiscuity or polygynandry. Lek mating is frequently regarded as a form of polygyny because one male mates with many females, but lek-based mating systems differ in that the male has no attachment to the females with whom he mates, and that mating females lack attachment to one another."
"Polyamory Polyamory (from Greek ', ""many, several"", and Latin ', ""love"") is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the consent of all partners involved. It has been described as ""consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy"". People who identify as polyamorous believe in an open relationship with a conscious management of jealousy; they reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are necessary for deep, committed, long-term loving relationships. ""Polyamory"" has come to be an umbrella term for various forms of non-monogamous, multi-partner relationships, or non-exclusive sexual or romantic relationships. Its usage reflects the"
"Polygyny in Islam Under Quranist, Sunni and Shia Islamic marital jurisprudence, Muslim men are allowed to practice polygyny, that is, they can have more than one wife at the same time.The practice of a woman having more than one husband is a sin in Islam. The verse most commonly referred to with the topic of polygamy is Verse 3 of Surah 4 An-Nisa (Women). A translation by Yusuf Ali is shown below: (""One that your right hands possess"" means a slave.) At first glance, this can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on one's agenda. However, it is important"
"has a more specific meaning in zoology, where it refers to a type of mating system, and in anthropology, where it refers to a type of marriage. Sexual relations with multiple females are termed ""polygyny"", but in zoology it can only be applied to heterosexual relations. Polyamory is sometimes defined as non-monogamy with consent of all parties involved, if within or without committed relationships. Attitudinal differences concerning sex outside committed relationships are referred to under the term ""sociosexual orientation"" or simply ""sociosexuality"". Since at least 1450, the word ""slut"" has been used, often pejoratively, to describe a sexually promiscuous woman."
"but children are a vital source of labor to maintain the earning capacity of the family, polygamy provides more children. Some states have defined marriage as the union of one man to one woman ""to the exclusion of all others"" and, in some cases, have criminalized bigamy or, as in Canada, have made polygamy an offense under the Criminal Code. Under section 293(a) of the Canadian Criminal Code, everyone who enters into any form of polygamy or any ""conjugal union with more than one person at a time"" is guilty of an offense, and under s. 293(b), there is a"
"relationship. In sociobiology and zoology, researchers use ""polygamy"" in a broad sense to mean any form of multiple mating. Worldwide, different societies variously encourage, accept or outlaw polygamy. Of societies which allow or tolerate polygamy, in the vast majority of cases the form accepted is polygyny. According to the Ethnographic Atlas (1998), of 1,231 societies noted, 588 had frequent polygyny, 453 had occasional polygyny, 186 were monogamous and 4 had polyandry; although more recent research suggests polyandry may be more common than previously thought.<ref name=""Starkweather/Hames 2012""></ref> From a religious point of view, ""The bible shows over 36 named men who"
"access to a desirable mate. Polygyny in animals Polygyny (; from Neo-Greek πολυγυνία from - ""poly-"" ""many"", and ""gyne"" ""woman"" or ""wife"") is a mating system in which one male lives and mates with multiple females, but each female only mates with a single male. Systems where several females mate with several males are defined either as promiscuity or polygynandry. Lek mating is frequently regarded as a form of polygyny because one male mates with many females, but lek-based mating systems differ in that the male has no attachment to the females with whom he mates, and that mating females"
"of other lovers. (See Nuer ""ghost marriage"") Monogamy is a form of marriage in which an individual has only one spouse during their lifetime or at any one time (serial monogamy). Anthropologist Jack Goody's comparative study of marriage around the world utilizing the Ethnographic Atlas found a strong correlation between intensive plough agriculture, dowry and monogamy. This pattern was found in a broad swath of Eurasian societies from Japan to Ireland. The majority of Sub-Saharan African societies that practice extensive hoe agriculture, in contrast, show a correlation between ""bride price"" and polygamy. A further study drawing on the Ethnographic Atlas"
"depending upon the type of marriage and some polygamous marriages do not result in the formation of a single household. In many polygynous marriages the husband's wives may live in separate households They can thus be described as a ""series of linked nuclear families with a 'father' in common"". Polyandry, the practice of a woman having more than one husband at the one time, is much less prevalent than polygyny and is now illegal in virtually every country in the world. It takes place only in remote communities. Polyandry is believed to be more likely in take place societies with"
"three specific forms: Polygyny, the practice wherein a man has more than one wife at the same time, is by far the most common form of polygamy. Polygyny is legally and culturally accepted in many Muslim majority countries and some countries with a sizeable Muslim minority; it is also accepted in some secular countries to varying degrees. Polygyny is more widespread in Africa than in any other continent, especially in West Africa, and some scholars see the slave trade's impact on the male-to-female sex ratio as a key factor in the emergence and fortification of polygynous practices in regions of"
"than one person simultaneously and consensually. Polyamory can occur in a social group, culture, or group of people specific to a certain gender-identity or sexual orientation. In some cultures the practice of forming multiple simultaneous romantic relationships is controversial. Polygamy (a practice that overlaps heavily with polyamory) is the practice of legally marrying more than one person. It is against the law to marry more than one person in the United States; however, there are many countries around the world where polygamy and/or polyamorous relationships are not unusual. For example, it is not uncommon in many middle eastern cultures for"
"or restrained from chasing many women, so as to be characterized as a one-woman man; having been married only once (even if morally and legally released from the marriage bond by the death of the spouse). Some argue that definition 1 above implies acceptance of polygamy in the larger Christian culture, explaining Paul's explicit rejection of polygamy for elders. However, the qualifications for elders almost exclusively mirror the expectations for all Christians, including restrictions on drunkenness and instructions to manage one's household well. In the time around Jesus' birth, polygamy (also called bigamy or digamy in texts) was understood to"
"doctrine. Opposition to the practice by the United States government resulted in an intense legal conflict, and culminated in LDS Church president Wilford Woodruff announcing the church's official abandonment of the practice on September 25, 1890. However, breakaway Mormon fundamentalist groups living mostly in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico still practice plural marriage. Some other Americans practice polygamy including Muslims communities. Polygamy is defined as the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time, conventionally referring to a situation where all spouses know about each other, in contrast to bigamy, where two or"
"six states still maintain this tort. A marriage in which both spouses agree ahead of time to accept sexual relations by either partner with others is sometimes referred to as an open marriage or the swinging lifestyle. Polyamory, meaning the practice, desire, or acceptance of intimate relationships that are not exclusive with respect to other sexual or intimate relationships, with knowledge and consent of everyone involved, sometimes involves such marriages. Swinging and open marriages are both a form of non-monogamy, and the spouses would not view the sexual relations as objectionable. However, irrespective of the stated views of the partners,"
"Terminology within polyamory Terminology within polyamory looks at the evolution and meaning of the word ""polyamory"" itself, as well as alternate definitions and concepts which closely relate to it. The word ""polyamory"" has been applied to the practice or lifestyle of being open to the possibility of people having more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time, with full knowledge and consent by all partners involved. The term is sometimes socially abbreviated to poly, especially as a form of self-description, and also at times described as consensual non-monogamy. ""Polyamory"" is a hybrid word: ""poly"" is Greek for ""many"" (or"
"upheld the constitutionality of Canada's anti-polygamy laws again. In the United States, 19% of people believe that polygamy is morally acceptable, according to a 2018 Gallup poll. [[Category:Marriage, unions and partnerships in Canada]] [[Category:Marriage, unions and partnerships in the United States]] [[Category:Mormonism and polygamy]] [[Category:North American culture]] [[Category:Polygamy|North America]] Polygamy in North America Polygamy is the practice of taking more than one spouse. Polygyny is the specific practice of one man taking more than one wife: it is a common marriage pattern in some parts of the world. In North America polygamy has not been a culturally normative or legally"