3.2.5 - The Institution of Marriage
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Define monogamy.
💡 Hint: Think about the common marriage practice in many Western cultures.
What does polygamy mean?
💡 Hint: Recall that this can be broken down into polygyny and polyandry.
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What is monogamy?
💡 Hint: This is a common form of marriage.
True or False: Exogamy requires individuals to marry within their own social group.
💡 Hint: Contrast it with endogamy for clarity.
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Evaluate how societal expectations around marriage might differ if economic stability was absent. Consider both polygamous and monogamous societies.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of financial security versus traditional expectations.
Discuss how cultural perceptions of marriage influence individuals in contemporary societies. Use examples to support your argument.
💡 Hint: Explore how these perceptions either enforce or challenge personal choice.
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