If Some Form of Male-Female Marriage Is Nearly Universal, It

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Essay

If some form of male-female marriage is nearly universal, it is reasonable to believe that it is in some way adaptive. Discuss the various theories for why marriage is nearly universal, and explain which idea you feel offers the strongest explanation.

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