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Question
Discuss the relevance of Monogamy as a marriage form in contemporary society.
Solution
- It is a form of marriage between one man and one woman.
- It is the most common form of marriage across the world.
- It is practised by every modern society except Islam.
- It ensures stability, peace, loyalty and the highest form of love between spouses as only two individuals are involved.
- It is economically better suited.
- It promotes better understanding between partners.
- It helps in the process of socialisation.
- Monogamy takes care of dependent parents and family members.
- It ascribes a higher status to women.
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