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Sororal Polygyny – Concept, Purpose, History, Benefits & Challenges | Sociology

Sororal Polygyny

Sororal Polygyny

One form of polygyny known as sororal polygyny is a polygamous marriage system in which one man is married to multiple women simultaneously. The multiple wives of sororal polygyny are often sisters or closely related to each other. Although this practice is not as prevalent as other polygyny forms, it is found in various cultures around the world.

Definition of Sororal Polygyny:

Marriages involving sororal polygyny are those where a man marries two or more women who are sisters or closely related by blood, then the wives maintain a familial bond with each other as well as their marital relationship.

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