The number of people involved in a marriage contract is two. You commit to one person, and that person commits entirely to you. The number chosen isn't random. Its origin is based on human nature.
Polygamy thrived in male-dominated societies. The freedoms women did have were scarce. They could not obtain a higher education or vocational training. If they did, it was dependent upon men and their consent. Poor distribution of wealth permitted some men to attain quite a few wives while others had none.
In contemporary societies, women have equivalent access to higher education, economic autonomy and social status. This is separate from the standing or wealth of her husband. It would be difficult to picture many women in the today’s society being willing to welcome other wives into the picture or even on their own accord being a second, third or perhaps a fourth wife.
Additionally, women who have left polygamous households portray them as rampant with preferential treatment, contention and domestic abuse. It is difficult to picture a contemporary, cultured woman with an education becoming involved in this type of situation.
Same-sex marriage permits more people to take pleasure in the enjoyment and benefits of marriage. On the other hand, polygamy is detrimental as it deprives some people of these same benefits. The foundation for supporting same-sex marriage does not suggest support for polygamy and is quite the opposite.
No on 8 event in Pershing Square in Downtown LA November 2nd.
Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=30461524900
Craigslist ad is here: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/eve/888698291.html
Polygamy thrived in male-dominated societies. The freedoms women did have were scarce. They could not obtain a higher education or vocational training. If they did, it was dependent upon men and their consent. Poor distribution of wealth permitted some men to attain quite a few wives while others had none.
In contemporary societies, women have equivalent access to higher education, economic autonomy and social status. This is separate from the standing or wealth of her husband. It would be difficult to picture many women in the today’s society being willing to welcome other wives into the picture or even on their own accord being a second, third or perhaps a fourth wife.
Additionally, women who have left polygamous households portray them as rampant with preferential treatment, contention and domestic abuse. It is difficult to picture a contemporary, cultured woman with an education becoming involved in this type of situation.
Same-sex marriage permits more people to take pleasure in the enjoyment and benefits of marriage. On the other hand, polygamy is detrimental as it deprives some people of these same benefits. The foundation for supporting same-sex marriage does not suggest support for polygamy and is quite the opposite.
No on 8 event in Pershing Square in Downtown LA November 2nd.
Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=30461524900
Craigslist ad is here: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/eve/888698291.html
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