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Full Polygamy
Full Polygamy
Introduction
What is Polygamy?
Forms of Polygamy
Monogamy
In-Class Experiement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=EBdUpzfmY2A
History of Polygamy
What if?
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Disadvantages:
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males
Second, warfare in ancient times was especially
Examples of Polygamy
Polygamy in Christianity
Solomon had 300 wives and 700 concubines
Polygamy in Africa
Children a form of wealth
Polygamy in animals
Bottle nose dolphins
Lions
Advantages of Polygamy
Additional income
Men:
Prestige
Economic stability
Sexual companionship
Women:
Shared labor burden
Ability to focus on work
Disadvantages of
Polygamy
to wives