how laws change from culture to culture - polygamy Flashcards
1
Q
what is polygamy
A
a man having more than one spouse at the same time
2
Q
what is polyandry
A
a woman taking two or more husbands
3
Q
how many countries is polygamy legal in
A
58 - mainly Muslim majority country’s, Egypt, Russia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
4
Q
where is polyandry legal
A
confined to a handful of society’s mainly in the Himalayas
5
Q
where is polygamy illegal
A
uk (7 years imprisonment for the offence of bigamy) some Muslim countries such as turkey
6
Q
why is religion a reason why polygamy is legal in some countries specifically Muslims
A
the Qur’an permits Muslim men to marry up to 4 wives - traditional practice
7
Q
why is tradition a reason why polygamy is legal in some countrys
A
traditional practice for example in African society’s polygamy is a traditional practice
