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10 months ago in Sociology By Aamir

Does polygamy change how stable marriages are and how wives plan financially?

Does being in a polygamous marriage affect divorce risk and the way wives invest in the household or their own security?

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By Shobha Answered 4 months ago

Yes, evidence suggests it does. Polygamous marriages tend to have higher instability, which can change incentives inside the household. As a result, wives may invest less in shared family resources and focus more on independent or conservative strategies to protect themselves against neglect or divorce.

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