Under Islamic marital jurisprudence , muslim men are allowed to practice
polygyny under Islam, that is, they can have more than one wife at
Kaynak: Polygyny in IslamThe
polygyny threshold model is an explanation of
polygyny , the mating of one male of a species with multiple females. The model shows
Kaynak: Polygyny threshold modelthe relationship is called
polygyny , and there is no marriage bond between the wives; and when a woman is married to more than one
Kaynak: PolygamyThis debate focuses almost exclusively on
polygyny (one man having more than one wife) and not polyandry (one woman having more than one
Kaynak: Polygamy in ChristianityPolyandry is contrasted with
polygyny , involving one male and two or more females. Polyandry is also distinct from group marriage ,
Kaynak: Polyandrypersons of opposite gender in the gender binary , and a diminishing number of these permit
polygyny , child marriage s, and forced marriage s.
Kaynak: Marriagebe practising polygamy , as this is no longer socially accepted in monogamous societies Polygamy can exist as both polyandry and
polygyny .
Kaynak: MonogamyPolygyny threshold model , a theory explaining
polygyny Polynomial texture mapping , a digital imaging technique. Portugal. The Man , an
Kaynak: PTM Polygamy, in particular
polygyny where one man takes several wives, is a common marriage pattern in some parts of the world.
Kaynak: Polygamy in North Americacircumstances; recognised animal mating systems include monogamy , polygamy (which includes
polygyny , polyandry , and polygynandry ) and promiscuity .
Kaynak: Mating systemThis species practices
polygyny, usually bigamy, with the male travelling large distances to acquire a second mate. The male will mate
Kaynak: European Pied FlycatcherThe principle most often associated with Mormon fundamentalism is plural marriage , a form of
polygyny first taught by Joseph Smith, Jr.
Kaynak: Mormon fundamentalismHistorically, all three practices have existed, but
polygyny is by far the most common Confusion arises when the broad term "polygamy" is
Kaynak: Legal status of polygamyIn most countries monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another; where
polygyny is legal but
Kaynak: Divorceor more specifically,
polygyny , was instituted in the 1830s by founder Joseph Smith, Jr. The public practice of polygamy (“plural
Kaynak: Mormonism and polygamyPolygyny , a form of marriage in which a man has two or more wives at the same time. Harem (zoology), animal
polygyny. Film, television, and
Kaynak: Harem (disambiguation) Polygyny: In birds,
polygyny occurs when males indirectly monopolize females by controlling resources. In species where males normally do
Kaynak: Behavioral ecology