Polygynous marriage and child health in sub-Saharan Africa : What is the evidence for harm?
BACKGROUND Researchers from a variety of disciplines have presented data indicating that polygynous marriage is damaging to child health. This work has been used to support the classification of polygyny as a ‘harmful cultural practice’ and to advocate for marital reform across sub-Saharan Africa. O...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Demographic Research. in. - Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Wissenschaften, 1999. - 39(2018) vom: Dez., Seite 177-208 |
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| Sprache: | English |
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Demographic Research. in |
| Schlagworte: | Biological sciences Behavioral sciences Health sciences Social sciences Philosophy |
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