Originally, after choosing my topic, I had planned on focusing on the traditions of Muslim marriage-- however, the more I researched the more corruption was unveiled within the sacrament. I don’t know about you all, but I find controversial things far more interesting. I would like to preface my speech by saying although many of the practices I am going to speak about are widely accepted throughout the Middle East—however, this does not make them justifiable. Like all controversial topics, there are two sides to this argument. Arranged marriages, child marriage, and polygamy are practices passed off as “traditions,” but it is my goal to shed some light on the topic. It is not uncommon for couples to marry based off caste and wealth rather than
Several studies have shown that polygamy is more likely to present harmful effects, especially towards women and children, then monogamy. Women in polygamous marriages are at higher risk of low self-esteem, and depression, then women in non-polygamous relationships. Other studies show that polygamy can be detrimental to women’s overall marital satisfaction. This only heightens during a women’s pregnancy. Women are more likely to feel vulnerable or depression while pregnant, because their husbands become more likely to pay attention to the other (non-pregnant) wives. Women in polygamous marriages have no opinion when it comes to deciding on the number of wives her husband adds to their family. This forced passivity contributing to feelings of powerlessness and emotional abuse. Polygamy can be physically damaging as well as emotional; Women in polygamous marriages are at a greater risk of contracting sexual diseases, including AIDS. Men in polygamous marriages are more likely to partake in extramarital sex and are at greater risk of contracting sexual diseases and infecting their wives. The wives are not the only ones affected by polygamy; children from polygamous families may be at a greater risk of several harmful effects. For example, research has shown that it is more common for children of polygamous families to be exposed to a higher incidence of marital conflict, family violence, and family disruptions than children of monogamous families’. As a result, children from polygamous marriages are at a greater risk of both behavioral and developmental problems. As you can see, there are numerous factors that prove polygamy among marriage can be damaging emotionally and physically on both the wives, and children
A sensitive subject, in the Islamic religion, is the status that a women holds - specifically with respect to the theme of how women are treated within polygamous relationships. Smith’s main thesis is that the Islamic religion has been accused of degrading women and he plans to share information to prove that this is a very valid fact. A polygamous relationship is a relationship or marriage with many partners. The Islam’s believe in polygamous relationships and the rules are specifically stated within the Koran. The Koran allows for a man to have up to four wives/partners, although, if he cannot equally share his love with all of his wives/partners, then he must only marry one . Smith has a very valid point, although there are many sources that support and refute his opinion. Mohammad Ali Syed discovered that the Islamic law allows for polygamy under certain circumstances, such as the treatment towards orphans. ...
All the way through Migdim's incident with arranged marriages, we can understand the old customs that has to do with marriage. It is obvious that, although women were believed to be obedient, they were capable to effectively convince men. Yet, today there seems to be a sign toward polygamous marriages that are eventu...
Arranged Marriages have been around since time can remember. An arranged marriage is a marital union between a man and a woman who were selected to be wedded together by a third party. Historically, arrange marriages were the main way to marry. In certain parts of the world, it is still the primary approach. There are two types of arrange marriages. The first is a traditional marriage where the children can, with strong objections, refuse to marry their soon to be spouse. In a forced marriage, the children have no say in the matter. Bread Givers shows an excellent representation of the pressures on children from their parents to be married against their will.
Beall, L. (2005). The Impact of Modern-Day Polygamy on Women and Children. Journal of International Cultic Studies, 2 (1), 2-8.
Marriage is usually considered as a tie between two individuals who love each other, but Elizabeth Joseph in the article “Polygamy - the Ultimate Feminist Lifestyle” introduced an interesting alternative for an individual who wants a person to be their spouse regardless of their marriage status. She also presents polygamy as an effective option for modern independent women to maximize their time between their career and family life. However, Joseph, as a journalist and an attorney, only mentioned the benefits of polygamy without the cons that follows it. She also admits in practicing polygamy herself. Through this we can reveal that she is not a reliable source to show that polygamy is the “ultimate lifestyle” because she is clearly biased
With each wife that is married there are more children to come as well. According to Brent Jeffs in the article, “From Polygamist Royalty to FLDS Lost Boy” polygamy often times leads to poor parenting, “I’d estimate that maybe one in five FLDS families have lost a child early in life, frequently from accidents that better supervision could have prevented” (1). Because polygamist families bear countless children it is near impossible for each and every single child to get the same attention. Libby Copeland in the article, “Is Polygamy Really So Awful”, talks about a study done on, “19th-century Mormon households, 45 of them headed by wealthy men, generally with multiple wives, and 45 headed by poorer men, generally with one wife each. What’s surprising is that the children of the poorer men actually fared better, proving more likely to survive to age 15” (1). Any good parent is always looking out for their children’s best interest; studies show again and again polygamy is not in their best
The dominant norm is a heterosexual monogamous relationship, but throughout many years, many groups of people like the gays, lesbians, transgender, and many more, have challenge this norm. It all started in the 1960’sand 1970’s where there where many societal changes and people wanted to defy the status quo. Before these dramatic changes people keep their relationships and sex life privately, women where not being sexually active unless there were marry, and sexuality was never questioned. The sexual revolutions started in the 1960’s first with the free love movement, which supported casual sexual encounters with little to no commitment. Then in the same period of time there was the second wave of feminist and people experimenting
Islamic marriage is known as a religious requirement which provides friendship as well as safeguard coming from sin. For women it offers reputation as well as security in a few standard Muslim residential areas. Nearly all Muslim mothers and fathers carry the obligation associated with looking for a suitable associate for their child. For the Muslims living in remote nations, selections are constrained. In order tha...
In the medieval, the arranged marriage which is a type of marital union where the bride and groom are selected by a third party rather than by themselves seems to be a norm worldwide. This sort of marriage is ludicrous especially in the contemporary society, however, it gradually tends to be set up by modern individuals' parents or marriage agency excluding the royal and aristocratic clans and numerous in underdeveloped countries. Although this marriage sounds ridiculous and against the human rights, it absolutely bears some merits catering to the modern lifestyle and relationship pattern.
“Polygamy is defined as a marriage in which a spouse of either gender has more than one mate at the same time. Polygamy is considered a valid form of marriage in many countries and communities around the globe” (Al-Krenawi). However, polygamy is illegal in the United States. Those who practice polygamy in America can only be “legally” married to one spouse; therefore, the subsequent spouses in a polygamist relationship hold a “singl...
The Western Religious leaders and moralists believe only one spouse for life is the highest form of marriage. Some of the most "primitive" peoples are strictly monogamous in their ideals, while some "highly advanced" cultures have moved away from the stri...
Throughout history, arranged marriages have had a negative connotation when compared to love marriages. Although this has been the popular idea in some parts of the world, especially the Western world, it has proven to not be accurate. Participants of arranged marriages typically have longer lasting marriages than their love marriage counterparts. When also comparing the two types of marriages, love marriages may start out as more loving than an arranged marriage, they seem to depreciate over time while in arranged marriages, the level of love increased over time (Epstein, Pandi, & Thankar, 2013). The intent of my work is to provide knowledge on the aspects of arranged and love marriages, and to state my position on the fact that arrange marriages
3. In other countries, a reason why people engage in polygamous relationships involve the increase of children for labor. Another indicator is dealing with the overpopulation of women and maintaining control over them. It is also mainly in societies that consist of men with intense sexual desires and “lengthy post-partum sexual taboos” (Religious Tolerance, 2001).
In today’s society the assumption asserts that there must be only two adults integrated in a relationship, however in polygamous environments, having more than one spouse is traditional. Some may argue that Polygamy is simply just an alternate lifestyle. This, however, ceases to be true. Young girls are being forced to marry older men and sometimes relatives. Little boys are often abandoned because it appears to be competition for older men. Children are victims of sexual and physical abuse. Whereas, for women, they generally become stripped of their money and experience competition against the multiple wives a husband. Although Polygamy is viewed as immoral by society, the main focus point should be saving young children and women because
In today’s world many people have had different views and ideas on what polygamy really is, is it morally wrong? In this paper you are going to learn what polygamy is, who practices it, the affects that it has on children, wives and the husbands, risk factors, and most importantly why it is morally wrong.