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Does Monogamy Work? (Paperback)
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Does Monogamy Work? (Paperback)
Series: The Big Idea
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Loot Price R307
Discovery Miles 3 070
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Even with the current rise in awareness of sexual and intimate
diversity, monogamous relationships remain the cultural norm. Most
people aspire to it and the state encourages it, providing legal
and financial benefits to married couples; however, statistics show
adultery is commonplace, marriage rates are falling, and divorce
figures are rising. Does Monogamy Work? - the twelfth book in The
Big Idea series - traces the evolution and normalization of the
monogamous ideal, questioning whether it is 'natural' or not, and
surveying the spectrum of alternative relationship models that
people are seeking out in a world of internet dating and scientific
control over reproduction. It explores the emotional and
psychological facets of ethical polyamorous relationships;
questions whether these relationships benefit men
disproportionately and whether they are compatible with raising
children; and assesses the likelihood that diverse forms of
multi-partner marriages and large friendship networks will become
the norm in the future. With over 150 colour images and incisive,
engaging and authoritative text, this book examines society's
attachment to monogamy, evaluates its benefits and limitations, and
asses the merits of polyamorous relationship models in our modern
world.
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