A new study out of the University of British Columbia documents how societies have systematically evolved away from polygamy because of the social problems it causes. Via “Is Polygamy Really So Awful?” / Slate
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Polygamy: The social consequences of abuse
More attention needs to be given to the abuse of polygamy in Saudi Arabia which leads to the birth of a new generation that will not simply struggle to live, but live to struggle. via Polygamy: The Social Consequences of Abuse / ArabNews.com
Iranian Women Fight Polygamy Bill
If passed, “The Family Protection Bill” would reduce Iranian women’s rights even further, allowing men to take up to three additional wives without the consent or knowledge of their first spouse. Iranian law currently allows Muslim men to have up to four wives, but only after obtaining a court order demonstrating the permission of the [...]
Laws Restricting Polygamy to be Nullified
(CNN) — It’s not often that the issue of polygamy makes it to the top of the political agenda. But in the past week it’s become a litmus test for the course of the Arab spring, and part of the debate about the compatibility of Islam and democracy. Declaring that Libya was liberated, interim Prime [...]
Istanbul Family Consultant Pushes for Allowing Polygamy
A family consultant and life coach who conducts seminars on inter-family communication for Istanbul municipalities has suggested legalizing polygamy, citing both secular and religious arguments in support of her position. via Istanbul Family Consultant Suggests Allowing Polygamy / The Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Shayan Ghajar: Iranian Women Poised for Major Setback
The provision removing the need to register temporary marriages is equally discouraging, as it would facilitate the abuse of the practice, which is often used in Iran as a legal means of soliciting or engaging in prostitution. Vasefi also pointed out that the “Family Protection Bill” would reduce the legal age for marriage from 16 [...]
Does polygamy exist among young Syrians? – Forward Magazine
Head of the Forum for Islamic Women … Asma Kuftaro says her work with women has led her to estimate 30% of marriages in Damascus are polygamous, and as many as 50% in rural villages. via Does polygamy exist among young Syrians? – Forward Magazine.
Polygamy for the Sake of Satisfying One’s Sexual Appetite Is Allowed
Excerpt from interview with Egyptian cleric: The Islamic religious scholars have said that there are constraints on polygamy. If the wife is ill and the husband needs to satisfy his sexual appetite, or if the husband has a strong sex drive and one wife is not enough for him, he has the right to marry [...]
Turkish adviser faces heat over polygamy
Ali Yuksel, an adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has three wives and has expressed his intention to marry a fourth, sparking criticism among Ankara government officials, Hurriyet Daily News reported Thursday. Yuksel considers himself an Islamic authority, the Daily News reported. via Turkish adviser faces heat over polygamy – UPI.com.
