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Originally Posted by peter12
It's the institutions that arise out of a society's ethics.
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I think that is an argument FOR polygamy, old taboos regarding polygamy are not relevant because our society has progressed past those issues.
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Originally Posted by peter12
Polygyny stems, historically and biologically, from a desire to control male and female reproductive opportunities.
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Do you concede that our society has quelled such desires, or at least the willingness to act upon them?
At least in my circle of friends, getting your rocks off is not associated with controlling/conquering your partner.
I think male domination is a product of a that society's ethics, polygamy is merely a tool used to accomplish it.
Historically and biologically, men use physical violence to control females. Taking away their "beatin' stick" isn't a solution, it just requires he use different means to accomplish his goal.