Question

Discuss any seven features of Monogamy.

Answer 1

Monogamy as a marriage form

• 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.