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Monogamy vs. Polygamy, 2004.
A look at the differences between monogamy and polygamy.
1,676 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the controversies that are rampant surrounding polygamous relationships. It presents the basic facts of monogamy and polygamy. The paper explains that different cultures view these issues in different ways. Examples are provided to illustrate this fact. The writer offers a personal belief statement in conclusion of the discussion.
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Introduction
Monogamy
Demographics
Role of Women versus the Role of Men
Issues with Monogamy
Polygamy
Demographics
Role of Women versus the Role of Men
Issues with Polygamy
Personal Belief Statement
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"The roles of men and women in monogamous relationships are typically traditional roles which have created and decided the path of our society. The women's suffrage movements and successes of the twentieth century have caused a slight deviation from the Western society's norm; however, the expectations for each gender role do remain strong as indicators of good parenting and partnership. In traditional Western monogamous relationships, a male takes a leadership role in the family. His role is one of provider and protector. The man's main function is to provide monetary essentials for the support of the family in order to have shelter, food, and other life essentials. In addition to being the main provider, the man is responsible for his share of child rearing."
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Polygamy and Monogamy, 2005.
A look at how polygamy and monogamy is viewed by various cultures, religions and ethic groups in Europe and the USA.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses polygamy and monogamy in Europe and the United States. Through a discussion of the history of both of these lifestyles, cross cultural beliefs are examined, as well as religious ideals regarding marriage. The paper demonstrates that while there are many that believe that polygamy is a sin, other groups contend that it is beneficial for society, and that it should be accepted within the world order.
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"Early history in Europe suggests that societies were predominantly equal between men and women. Shotwell and Thorndike contend that women in earlier European societies were looked upon as prophetesses that gave wise counsel, and warriors that aided their male counterparts in battle (12). Within early tribes women were significant members of the social order, and enjoyed a respectful relationship with all those in their communities (Shotwell & Thorndike 12). These societies were, for the most part, polygamous, and marriages "were not contracted" (Shotwell & Thorndike 12). Kevin Macdonald contends that early in the twelfth century the Roman Catholic Church began to desire power, and mandates regarding the monogamy of Christians were developed. MacDonald's research indicates that the Roman Catholic Church believed that males should only have one wife, and that the practice of priests being allowed to marry was a sin (23). "
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Monogamy: Marriage for our Times, 2006.
This paper explores the institution of marriage by focusing on the practices of both monogamy and polygamy.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper defines monogamy as the condition, rule or custom of being married to only one person at a time. Polygamy is the practice of a man married to more than one woman at the same time, which has been practiced by some followers of the Mormon faith. The writer of this, brief yet concise, paper contends and explains why monogamy is the accepted marital practice and should remain as such. Monogamy provides a more stable atmosphere for raising children and it provides stability for adults as well. This paper discusses the moral and religious arguments in favor of monogamy. Western religious teachings have long supported the idea of monogamy as does most of contemporary Western civilization. This paper examines the practices of the Mormon religion that permit polygamy. The writer also touches on the various cultures and civilizations that have practiced polygamy in America.
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"Polygamy, or a man married to more than one woman at the same time, has been practiced in America, most notably by the Mormons in Utah. However, other groups, such as several Native American tribes, also practiced polygamy. The Mormons polygamous practices became known about the mid-1800s, and shocked most Americans. Mormon polygamy was outlawed in 1882. Some people believed polygamy was a religious issue, and it was not condoned by Christians. Others believe that many Christians did not condone polygamy because they associated it with the savagery of the Natives. Thus, polygamy has been practiced in our country, but it has never survived or thrived, and that is as it should be. There are many reasons why monogamy is the accepted practice in the United States, and many reasons why it should remain the only acceptable system of marriage."
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Polygamy:Cross Cultural Study with Focus on African Tribal Societies, 2002.
This research paper explores polygamy all over the world.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, $ 78.95
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This paper describes in detail both polygyny and polyandry all over the world. The topics covered include an in-depth look polygamous practices of African tribes, tribes of New Zealand, Mormon groups of Utah, citizens of Tibet and Nepal, and more. The paper also includes the influence of Catholicism, Christianity, Mormonism, and Islam on the practice of polygamy.
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"Polygamy is made up of polygyny and polyandry. Polygyny can be loosely described as a man having more than one wife, and polyandry is a woman having more than one husband. Polygamy is in more individual societies than monogamous relationships, but far more people ascribe to monogamy than polygamy. As Pettitt explains, ?Polyandryous marriages or polygynous marriages are found in many parts of the world. In fact, one study discovered that among 475 different societies, 378 were basically polygynous, 31 approved of polyandry, and only 66 were basically monogamous. The most populous countries are monogamous, and this form of marriage is therefore accepted by far the greatest number of people? (64). One reason for polygamy is made clear by Pettitt, ?Men accept the idea of sharing a wife, just as a women accept the idea of sharing a husband, provided that this is a socially sanctioned form of marriage contract? (64)."
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Polygamy, 2007.
This paper provides a review of academic and popular literature on polygamy.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the subject of polygamy. The writer looks at its origins and then offers reflections on polygamy in contemporary and social literature. The writer notes that he chose this subject for reflection because he knows relatively little about it. Further, the writer points out that it is a subject of heated debate and much interest in many communities.
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Polygamy
Overview of Polygamy
Academic Information on Polygamy
Popular Sentiment on Polygamy
Comparison of Formal vs. Popular Literature on Polygamy
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"This section explores whether the articles are essentialist or constructionist regarding ideas on sexuality. Ideas on gender, desire and sexual identity presented in popular media are often more liberal and open-minded than those expressed in more formal publications and reviews. Much of the literature reviewed from academic or formal journals and reports reveals the sentiment that polygamy is something unnatural and against traditional "American" culture. Academic literature argues that Polygamy is more constructionist in nature."
"This opposes popular opinion, largely supported by the gay movement, suggesting polygamy is more essentialist in nature. Popular media often satirizes theories of polygamy, supporting the idea that polygamy is no different than any other non-mainstream American ideal or religious ideal."
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Polygamy and Its Consequences in the Arab World, 2004.
A look at the practice of polygamy in the Arab world and the impact it has on the religion and culture.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper looks at the practice of polygamy and examines why countries like Turkey and Tunisia outlawed it. It focuses its argument on the fact that Egypt should also outlaw polygamy and lists several disadvantages and criticism on this custom.
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"Most people would define marriage as a close relationship between one man and one woman, based on trust and understanding, and not as a relationship between four women and one man. Not many women can tolerate, or even imagine the possibility that their husband, the person whom they supposedly trust, is not only having an affair but has three other families an three other wives which she may or may not know about. This is polygamy and it is the root of many social injustices and problems. Some of these problems are the loss of self esteem that the wife feels, the neglect the children feel, children and the poverty which can spread among families as a single income is distributed on more than one family. How can this injustice be supported in the name of religion? This is the question that many non Muslims ask and a main reason for their criticism of Islam. A large number of Muslims ask the same question and conclude that the Quran does not give men the unconditioned free license to marry up to four women. Many other Muslims insist that polygamy is allowed and permitted by the Quran. Moreover, they describe people who ban polygamy as sinful for prohibiting and questioning what God has permitted. When Tunisia and Turkey outlawed polygamy many Muslims interpreted their actions as sins against Islam. Unlike what many people assume and what many sheikhs state, the Quran does not support polygamy, and a close reading of the Quranic verses on polygamy reveals that the practice is prohibited except in very strict circumstances. Egypt should ban polygamy because it causes many social and economic problems."
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Polygamy in America, 2008.
An exploration of the origins of polygamy in the American West among the Mormon community.
952 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The Mormon community arrived in the American West during the hot summer of 1847, and soon began trading in Salt Lake City. Despite their economic affiliations, other communities surrounding them became distraught with the Mormon's practice of polygamy. This paper examines primary documents, depicting a look into varied standpoints regarding polygamy and its start in the American West among the Mormon community.
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"However, despite the religious defence of polygamy many non-polygamists had persisting believes that these wives were forced into polygamists relationships. This notion is examined in Helen Mar Whitney Defends Plural Marriage. In this primary document Whitney suggests that women held the upper hand in polygamist relationships, as they had the power to decide their husband's happiness. She alludes to the notion of a "sisterhood" consisting of all the wives. Due to male absences for long periods of time these sisterhoods gained independence through their appointment of heads of household. In such cases women were depended on to complete everyday chores both feminine and masculine."
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Polygamy Throughout History and Around the World Today, 2000.
An overview of polygamy, including its causes, the different types, an examination of societies in which it is practiced, and its history in the U.S. (especially within the Mormon sect in Utah).
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 36.95
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"More cultures accept monogamy than that accepts polygamy. Great majorities of people are monogamous, and the other forms of marriage are usually modified in a monogamous direction; that is, the people are more likely to be in a monogamous relationship in cultures where polygamy is practiced. Many times when in a polygamous relationship, there is an almost monogamous relationship between the spouse and the first or most favored mate."
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Polygamy in the Mormon Church, 2004.
An exploration of plural marriages from the standpoint of the Mormon Church.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at how the Mormon Church will probably always be identified with the practice of plural marriages, even though it has not condoned the practice since 1890. It looks at how it was accepted by the church and the political, economic, and other factors in the decision to allow plural marriages. It discusses how the future promises to systematically separate the automatic assumption that Mormonism equals multiple wives and how the church will continue to denounce the practice and how the government will continue to place those who practice it in violation of state laws and Mormon doctrine.
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"?Many of the early figures in the Bible had more than one wife, and in the beginning Mormons looked to the Bible as a source of inspiration for their belief in the practice of polygamy (Nearly, 2000). But Mormons banned polygamy in the 1890s, and it is against the law in Utah, a state founded by Mormons(Nearly, 2000). Despite that, polygamy still persists there and in some other states(Nearly, 2000). Utah has not aggressively prosecuted polygamists, in part because polygamy is so much a part of Mormon history. Now, a case pending in a Utah court is bringing renewed attention to an old tradition(Nearly, 2000). Last week, Tom Green, who considers himself to be a fundamentalist Mormon, was ordered to stand trial on four counts of bigamy(Nearly, 2000)."
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Introduction to Islam, 2003.
An examination of the origins and beliefs of Islam.
3,767 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper provides an account of how Islam came into being and how it manifests itself in the lives of its adherents today. Contrasts are made with other belief systems with a focus on Christianity.
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Muhammad's Calling
Revelation of the Qur?an
The Three Sources of Teaching and Guidance
Islamic Expansion
Muhammad's Death Leads to Division
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Teaching of Islam and Daily Conduct of Muslims
Soul, Resurrection, Paradise, and Hellfire
Monogamy or Polygamy?
Islam and Daily Life
Conflict With and Within Christendom
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"Muhammad's call to be a prophet took place when he was about 40 years of age. He had the custom of going alone to a nearby mountain cave, called Ghar Hira, for meditation, and he claimed that it was on one of these occasions that he received the call to be a prophet. Muslim tradition relates that while he was there, an angel, later identified as Gabriel, commanded him to recite in the name of Allah. Muhammad failed to respond, so the angel 'caught him forcefully and pressed him so hard that he could not bear it anymore.' Then the angel repeated the command. Again, Muhammad failed to react, so the angel 'choked him' again. This occurred three times before Muhammad started to recite what came to be viewed as the first of a series of revelations that constitute the Qur?an. Another tradition relates that divine inspiration was revealed to Muhammad like the ringing of a bell."
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"Changes, A Love Story", 2005.
This paper explores the African literary theme of polygamy in Chapters 10 and 20 of Ama Ata Aidoo's novel "Changes, A Love Story".
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that, within Chapter 10 of Ama Ata Aidoo's "Changes, A Love Story", Aidoo's focuses on polygamy as a literary theme relates to the impending second marriage of handsome and charismatic Ali, whose Muslim faith allows polygamy and Esi, a recently divorced Christian woman who has left her unhappy marriage to her first husband, Oko, and is asked, within this chapter, to become Ali's second and current wife. The author points out that Aidoo implies the hurtfulness and, in this case, the deceitfulness of African polygamy as a practice not only for the second wife but also for the first. The paper relates that Chapter 20 stresses, implicitly yet very powerfully, the way Esi is hurt and neglected within her polygamous marriage; there is not enough of the man's attention to share equally, even if the wives lack for nothing materially.
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"As a consolation gesture for his ongoing neglect, Ali surprised his nearly forgotten second wife with a flashy new, very expensive maroon sports car. The car, as Esi sees immediately, is both a consolation prize for his continued absences, and a bribe so that Esi will continue to tolerate them. This latest gift tells Esi that this, like all Ali's presents, have been used to pacify her, substituting his physical presence and the attention and emotional support she never receives from him. Ali's strategy for keeping two wives happy at once has been to shower Esi with gifts, since he has not being able to be in two places, with two wives, at once, clearly a serious drawback of modern-day African polygamy."
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The Choson Dynasty, 2004.
This paper discusses the status of women in the Choson Dynasty.
2,335 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that the society of the Choson Dynasty was purely male-oriented, from polygamy for men to monogamy for women. Women were the suppressed class, subservient to the will of men. The author points out that the "samchong chido", or the rules for women, defined the ethical and moral standards that the women of the Choson dynasty had to observe no matter what. The paper relates that Choson women had a degree of freedom in their complete control of the household, including management of the household, the preparation for ritual ceremonies and festivals, and the education of the children.
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"Even in the childhood, girls and boys had different status and ranking where the boys were taught and educated, like mathematics, from the age of ten that helped them in their future years, while any girl at the same age of ten was told to stay at home and lead a secluded life from then on. At home, the only activity for the little girls was to rear silkworms and after than spin cloth from the thread produced. In fact this was the only available employment for the Choson women in that era."
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Female Sexuality, 2002.
Looks at the evolution of female sexual mores, serial monogamy,
and the Scarcity Model of Sexual Economics.
5,259 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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Traces the historical evolution of female sexual-social mores, the biological influences on female mating preferences and styles, and the evolution of the monogamous and non-monogamous family. It ends with a discussion of the implications of exchange theory and the scarcity model of economics as it relates to modern monogamy and its social, emotional, and physical consequences.
Historical Evolution of Female Sexual Social Mores
The Biological Evolution of Female Sexual Preferences
Future Evolution of the Family
The Social and Emotional Consequences of Serial Monogamous
Relationships
The Social and Emotional Ramifications of Non-Monogamous Relationships
Possible Evolutions: Scarcity Model versus Abundance Models of Sexual
Economics
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"The forces of history and biology have served to promote the suppression of female sexuality and the idealizations of monogamy among female humans. However, the recent rise of feminist power movements, secure birth control methods, and a cultural ?sexual? revolution have combined to make non-monogamous lifestyles the norm. While most women still embrace the ideal of monogamy, life-long marriage relationships have been replaced by serial monogamy as the standard in Western Culture. Non-monogamous relationships are also gaining in popularity."
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Marriage and American Cultural Assumptions, 2003.
The cultural assumptions that shape common opinion about cousin marriage, polygamy and gay marriage in America.
1,446 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This essay compares the various ways in which American marriage ideals have resulted in the stigmatization of non-traditional types of marriage such as cousin, polygamous and homosexual. It emphasizes the roles of religion and reproduction in determining which types of marriages are considered acceptable. The writer concludes that while American has had a rapid push towards civilization and culture, this has led to the stigmatization of American citizens who are simply pursuing marriage in nonstandard ways.
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"Morality and evolution have come together to form American cultural assumptions about marriage. Consequently, both American society and law have banned and stigmatized cousin, polygamous and gay marriages. Because many people in America regard marriage as a sacred institution comprising the basis of civilized society, an inability to reach this status has serious social and legal consequences. American cultural assumptions have limited the purpose of marriage to one particular pattern of reproduction, stigmatizing people with other beliefs or practices."
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Harems in Egypt & Syria, 1999.
Examines portrayals of harems in Victorian era travel writing & English fiction. Analyzed in terms of history, culture, Arab patriarchy, polygamy, Western stereotypes, rationale for, secrecy and more.
1,552 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 35 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the harem in Egypt and Syria, reflected in Victorian travel writing in English literature. The plan of the research will be to set forth the historical and cultural context of the Victorian interest in the harem, and then to discuss, in turn, Victorian-era commentaries (chiefly, though not exclusively British) that formulated popular perceptions of the harem; Western women's interpretations of harem life vis-?-vis the position of women in Victorian culture; the response of Arab women to their English visitors as well as their own accounts of domestic life and marital arrangements; and social implications of the Victorian discourse of middle-class women compared to the Islamic perspective on the proper function and status of women."
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