Using What You Know About Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Marital Practices,discuss

question 55

Essay

Using what you know about cross-cultural comparisons of marital practices,discuss the following statement: Serial monogamy is the result of a cultural emphasis on individualism,whereas polygamy is the result of a cultural emphasis on social responsibility.

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Cross-cultural Analysis

The examination of how cultural differences impact behavior, practices, and beliefs in various societies.

International Sociographic Study

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