why polygamy laws vary Flashcards
1
Q
why do the laws regarding polygamy vary?
A
religion and tradition
2
Q
why does polygamy laws vary due to religion?
A
- Qur’an permits men to take up to 4 wives
- reflected into the laws of most Muslim majority countries
3
Q
why does polygamy laws vary due to tradition?
A
- traditionally practised in some African societies
…. however has sharply declined in recent decades
