Legalization of polygamy

first of all my friend..polygamy as we are taking is in wider context...first of all polygamy as a term comprises of many forms of it practised(majority polygyny) ..and in different parts of the world in different societies and cultures and religions.so we are considering the broader part not just western culture. Freedom Of choice:People of have the right to choose whatever they want but the government acts for the welfare of society.for the functioning of a society in a peaceful way and prevent chaos certain will of human are curbed by the law.thats what you are confusing with Extra Marritial Aaffairs with polygamy. A threat To the family unit: How can you say that?Its practitioners hide behind religious fronts to justify a livelihood of lust, greed, and gluttony. women in polygamous marriages are at higher risk oflow self-esteem, as well as depression, then women in non-polygamous relationships (AlKrenawi, et al 2002; Slonim-Nevo and Al-Krenawi 2006). Other studies show that thesewomen are also enjoy less marital satisfaction and more problematic mother-childrelationships (Al-Krenawi and Slonim-Nevo 2008). Further studies demonstratethat women in polygamous marriages are especially vulnerable to depression after becomingpregnant, as their husbands become more likely to turn their attention to their other wives(Fatoye, ct al 2004; Ho-Yen, et al 2007). Women in polygamous marriages arc typicallysubservient to their husbands who hold their wives primarily responsible for child-bearing(Ghcr 2008: 584).These women arc often unable to exercise any control over the addition ofnew wives by their husbands, contributing to Iclings of powerlessness and emotional abuse(Cook 2007; Ilassounch-Phillips 2001). Women may also lack control over their ability toseek employment, as several studies have Ibund that only a small fraction of women inpolygamous marriages work outside the home (Al-Krenawi 2000; Elbedour, et al 2002: 257;Peterson 1999). Children from polygamous families may be at a greater risk of several harmful effects there is considerable research that children ofpolygamous families experience a higher incidence of marital conflict, family violence, andfamily disruptions than do children of monogamous families(Elbedour, ct al 2002). Moreover, children from polygamous marriages are at a greater risk of both behavioural anddevelopmental problems (Elbedour, et al 2003). There is also some evidence that young women from polygamous families perform less well in school than those in monogamous families (Elbedour, et al 2000). One Love:i really wanted to .. "problem with polygamy is gender inequality. The same religious pretexts to defend such family arrangements are one sided in that it is only acceptable for a man to marry multiple females, but not the other way around. For a woman to have multiple partners would be considered criminal within these religious cults, as it would be considered a sin, and the woman a slut. Why is it ok for a man to be a slut but not a woman? unjustified love i would say....more suited word should be lust Adultery: it is worse ...if there is no satisfaction which already i have stated ..it is worse ..we are born to hate..u just can have harmony in relations some will suffer that is why moder socirty completely disrespects the idea of polygamy.it's just cannot exists in todays world Polygamy-