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Challenges Faced by Polygamists in the United States
TLDR This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by polygamists in the United States, including criminal charges and legal troubles. It discusses the history and cultural variations of polygamy, as well as the negative consequences such as abuse, economic strain, and jealousy among wives.
Timestamped Summary
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This podcast episode is about polygamy and the challenges faced by polygamists in the United States.
03:52
This section of the podcast discusses the criminal charges and legal troubles faced by Warren Jeffs, the leader of a sect of Mormonism called Fundamentalist Mormons.
07:38
Polygamy is more common worldwide and historically than monogamy, and it is not limited to one gender or legality, as there are cultures where women can have multiple husbands, such as the Nienba people in Nepal.
11:44
Polygamy is not limited to one gender or legality, and there are cultures where women can have multiple husbands, such as the Neambian people and the Amazon Zoe tribe.
16:05
Polygamy is not popular among younger Muslims, with 90% of children in a study saying they wouldn't engage in it, but biologically it makes sense for men to have multiple partners for reproduction.
20:32
Polygyny places men in a position of absolute authority and often leads to abuse, economic strain, and jealousy among the wives.
24:25
The United States government persecuted the Mormons and went after them for their practice of polygamy, leading to the church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints changing their doctrine in 1890.
28:26
Mormon fundamentalists believe that having multiple wives will make them kings in heaven, but the idea that having multiple wives reduces the likelihood of philandering is not convincing.
32:58
Polygamy can be beneficial to a family unit by providing a cohesive family structure and higher quality caregiving for children.
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Society & Culture
