Is Polygamy “The Ultimate Feminist Lifestyle”? October 19, 2009

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Just recently in my Sociology class we have began to discuss the most fudamental institution; family. This resulted in analyzing different types of families which exist globally. One of the most controversial types of families are poligamist families. In your opinion should polygamy be legalized in the U.S.? -If possible refrain from answering to quickly-Instead, take a minute and think about the consequences or lack of resulting from the legalization of this type of marital practice.