Analysis Of Polygamy Now By Elizabeth Joseph

It is controversial that the author of "Polygamy Now," Elizabeth Joseph, would say that there is only one lifestyle that would be fit for independent women, polygamy, having one or more husband/wife. The information she provides us in her reading can not necessarily be backed up. She is only stating how polygamy fits in with her own lifestyle. Not everyone has the same job, similar work schedules, and/or have children to take care of. It is selfish of the author to state how polygamy only fits into her lifestyle. Furthermore, Joseph is an attorney, which means she is aware of the law and has to know that practicing polygamy is in fact illegal in the U.S., it is considered as a crime. Although, Elizabeth Joseph states in her reading that polygamy is the ultimate lifestyle, a considerable amount of people would disagree because of the type of information she chose to put into her reading. …show more content…
From the reading, "Because, despite its reputation polygamy is the one lifestyle that offers an independent woman a real chance to "have it all." (Joseph), this quote proves that Joseph does not believe in other possible lifestyles and only wants to practice polygamy. Furthermore, she only applies it to her life, how it fits her lifestyle. There are many problems when it comes to this reading. Such as, problems that could occur between the wives, are the children comfortable with this lifestyle, how does one explain polygamy to children, and the fact that she is an attorney, which means she and the others could possibly get arrested for practicing polygamy. The author in this reading seems to have the same characteristics that Nicole Hardy, writer of "Single, Female, Mormon, Alone." They are both extremely independent and the breadwinners. This proves that they have different lifestyles. Hardy is by herself while Joseph is