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Originally Posted by frau kaleun
Actually I have no problems with a legal mechanism being put into place to allow for some type of recognized "union" between more than two consenting adults who have chosen to live in that fashion, provided it applies equally to everyone regardless of the sex or sexual orientation of the individuals involved.
Obviously considering any such arrangement a "marriage" would involve a complete redefinition of the concept above and beyond what is necessary to include same-sex couples.
And needless to say I would not support anything that restricted such a union to one (male) husband taking multiple (female)wives. I doubt that any of the religious groups that still condone and practice polygamy, or that might consider doing so again, would be willing to accept the possibility of equal opportunity and protection for women in this matter in order to make it once again legal for their menfolk. The institution of polygamy as a cultural "norm" is so inextricably intertwined with the exploitation and oppression of women that removing those elements and giving equal status, rights and protection to any females involved would make it unappealing to anyone who still clings to it as a vestige of male prestige and power.
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Cultural 'norm'....there in lies the problem. Gay marriage is not seen as a cultural norm and probably will not be seen as the norm for quite sometime. Are you saying then that women in polygamous marriages are exploited and oppressed? Please explain.