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TVarnum

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Name and describe two types of polygamy.
 
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Are incest taboos universal? Explain your answer.
 
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chevyboi1976

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Answer to Question 1

They are polygyny, when the man may marry more than one wife, and polyandry, when the woman may marry more than one husband.

Answer to Question 2

Yes, they are; all societies have incest taboos. However, the particular rules defining incest vary by cultural group.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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