Polygamy

The topic on variation of marriage was quite intriguing. In the U.S we mainly see monogamy families, however, there are polygamy families ( ex. Sister Wives) this can be seen in states such as Utah. Monogamy is marriage between two adults. Now monogamy family systems can be classified to one man and one woman, two men, or two women. Where polygamy has two subtopics: polyandry and polygyny. Polyandry is marriage between one woman and many men (this is rare but does occur in locations such as…

2. This article explains how polygamy was what originated polyamory, why people choose it, and how the relationship works. Also, it talks about how if polyamory would become legal, monogamous people would be tempted to practice this lifestyle. In addition, this article talks about the welfare of children, since their parents chose the lifestyle, not them. 3. One of the key points about is, “Modern-day polyamory is justified by the same basic thinking. One advocate claims that polyamory governs…

The Bill of Rights applies to each and every citizen of the United States, while democratic rule of the majority tends to exclude the needs of the minorities. For example, the practice of polygamy by Mormons is certainly a practice of a minority, but this is inhibited by the belief by the majority that polygamy is immoral. Therefore, the democratic rule of the majority inhibited the freedoms of a minority group. The civil liberty of gun ownership is particularly controversial because of its…

The Bill of Rights is an invaluable component to the American way of life. Reevaluated in order to protect individual rights neglected in the Constitution, it is composed of the first ten amendments, the first of which establishes religious freedom. The first amendment states then, that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” This means that American citizens hold the right to practice any religious belief and rituals. In…

Week 7 Assignment When it comes to sexual behavior, it all boils down to the rules that are set by moral reasoning. What is consider wrong or right varies across all cultures. How a culture may view these rules of moral reasoning will results in what is viewed as proper behavior for the culture. For example how suicide is viewed as a dishonor to Westerners and for Easterner it is viewed a an honor giving the situation.(Matsumoto, D, 2001) Morals are not set in stone and are always followed,…

It’s interesting how we’re all human but the way we live and what we believe in can be so different. I find the explanation of why a mosquito buzzes in a person's ear and the common polygamy amongst the community very interesting. I find it interesting that they embrace polygamy, the more wives you have the richer it shows that you are. Not to mention the women accept it that their husband may have more than one wife. After reading this book it’s opened my eyes about many things. The savage…

Fox & Luxton (2014) explores the concept of family through multiple approaches; structural functionalism perspective, the feminist approach, and the evolutionary psychology approach. The reading also questions the characteristics of the constructed “family” – whether the notion of family should only encompass biologically relations, or can it extend to non-biological people who has provided unlimited emotional and personal support (Fox & Luxton, 2014, p.3). As well, Fox & Luxton (2014) examine…

The dilemma presented in the textbook illustrates a case arguing over non-traditional forms of marriage, specifically, regarding the implications of allowing same-sex marriage. The question is; can one open up marriage relationships to other varieties of non-traditional forms of marriage such as gay marriage, and if so where do we draw the line, for example are polygamous relationships acceptable. In terms of ethical relativism, both personal and social relativism share the same notion when it…

hospitality, being in community with others, and hard work makes Africans unique from people from other countries where these cultural values do not exist. However, Africa also has a negative side to their cultures when it comes to beliefs about polygamy and child marriage, which subject women to unfair treatment. These negative values bring shame to Africans and cause other people…

In Germania, there are many references to women of this time and their roles in society. Tacitus writes about the lives of barbarians, which revolved around agriculture and pillaging cities, but portrayed the barbarians as having an ultimate devotion to battle and all aspects of war. In the text by Tacitus it is written that when two barbarians married, the wife brought the husband arms for battle and was aware that she herself would journey with her husband wherever they went to war. Although…