Author Question: Polygyny is A. a situation in which a woman has more than one husband at the same time. B. the ... (Read 14 times)

karlynnae

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Polygyny is
 
  A. a situation in which a woman has more than one husband at the same time.
  B. the custom whereby a wife marries the brother of her dead husband.
  C. the type of marriage that follows divorce.
  D. the custom whereby a widower marries the sister of his dead wife.
  E. a situation in which a man has more than one wife at the same time.

Question 2

Which of these statements about divorce is NOT true?
 
  A. Divorce is more common now than it was a century ago.
  B. The more substantial the joint property, the more complicated the divorce.
  C. Divorce is more difficult in a patrilineal society.
  D. Divorce is unique to industrialized nation-states.
  E. Substantial lobola discourages divorce.



jazzlynnnnn

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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

D



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