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    However, it is evident that many Americans find this alternative to monogamy beneficial. When compared to monogamous individuals, polyamorous individuals experience greater levels of intimacy in their relationships (Morrison, Beaulieu, Brockman, & Beaglaoich, 2013). Per the research, polyamory is potentially a fulfilling alternative to traditional monogamous relationships for those who choose polyamory in place of monogamy. Historically, there is limited evidence for cultures that that relied

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    promise of monogamy, is the dream we learn to want because it’s the cultural norm we grow up with. Music endorses this belief strongly. For example, the love songs made in this culture embody the ideals and aspirations of the majority. But what about subcultures like punk rock? Punk rock resists normativity, social injustice, and political systems. This translates into categories within punk, such as feminist, lesbian, vegan, anarcho, hardcore and horror, to name a few. If monogamy is a staple

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    the relationship but they differ from cheating because the partner is aware. Different types of non-monogamous relationships include partner swapping, swinging and polyamory (Pappas). Studies are just beginning to be started about consensual non-monogamy, but there is some evidence that these

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    Hi all, I just wanted to add information to what has been discussed. In topic 11, we learnt about sexuality (Bingham, Paul M., and Souza J. 2009). A standout amongst the most intriguing parts of human life is the manner by which we pick our mates. Animals likewise pick their mates, in some cases with a lot of consideration. Mating systems are critical to comprehend in light of the fact that they mirror the consequence of common choice on mate decision, and eventually on systems for augmenting individual

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    Polygamy continues to be frowned upon greatly in the United States despite the recent steps toward legalizing different marriage arrangements and polygamy’s attempt to go mainstream with television shows that give the outside world an inside view of their lifestyle. In Tibet, however, polyandry (a form of polygamy) has been a part of the culture for as long as anyone can remember and does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. In the article, “When Brothers Share a Wife” by Melvyn C. Goldstein

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    Monogamy Vs Polygamy

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    In a society that demands monogamy, the most common cause for a relationship to fail is infidelity. Though not a crime, cheating is most definitely seen as a socially deviant act, with the offender being shunned and criticized by many for their “immoral” deeds. In the expertise of Schuiling, a human biologist, out of 849 cultures investigated worldwide, about 85% appeared to be polygamous. However, in western culture, monogamist or -ish relationships tend to be the norm. Many things have recently

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    “only fear of superior force could bring a woman to ‘agree’ to the injustice of a polygamous marriage” (Vogel, Ursula 243). Although some women would only agree to such a lifestyle through force, many others invite and prefer the idea of polygamy to monogamy. Some women believe that the shared responsibility takes the weight off a single spouse and distributes it equally. Other women enjoy the sisterhood of their sister wives and appreciate having the company of other women within their marriage.

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    The present day society emphatically trust that, monogamy is the main acknowledged type of marriage and then again, just a single person rehearsing polygamy is going against the law of God. Teachers in Christianity call it a bad social sentiment in view of their extraordinary research both in the book of scriptures and related materials. As indicated by them, polygamy is essentially inspired by a few variables, for example, financial power, economic wellbeing or even political gain. At different

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    marriages permitted, monogamy and limited polygyny. Limited polygyny comes with some restrictions stated in the Quran. In Islam, marriage is a sign of God’s power and glory. Marriage is completing half the faith. The Quran says “from His signs is that He has created for you spouses from yourselves so that you may get peace [and tranquility] through them; and He placed between you love and mercy. In these are signs for the people who reflect” (Surah Ar- Room, 30:21). Ideally, monogamy is the main form

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    me it’s important to make distinctions between a true orientation and sudden, unilateral or what I would call faux-polyamory, because of the harm it does to unwitting participants, the concept of polyamory itself, to those who practice ethical non-monogamy. What follows is a typical scenario I see in my practice. A client comes in alone, trying to learn "how to become polyamorous” because their partner suddenly informed them of a wish to live that way. The client is a relationship they value, one

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