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Polyandry and Polygyny.

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PolyandryPolygyny
(i) It is a form of marriage wherein one woman marries more than one man at a given time.(i) It is a form of marriage wherein one man has two or more wives at a time.
(ii) Polyandry can be a social response to harsh economic conditions and extreme poverty when a single man cannot adequately support a wife and children.(ii) Polygyny can be seen as a strategy which allows powerful males to control reproductive resources and to manipulate kin ties.
(iii) Polyandry is divided into fraternal and non-fraternal polyandry.(iii) Polygyny is divided into sororal and non- sororal polygyny.
(iv) Polyandry is practiced among Todas, Kotas, Khasas, Ladakhis, Tibetans.(iv) Polygyny is practised among the Bhil tribe, Muslims, Gonds, Nagas.

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