Polygamous families in contemporary society

Altman, Irwin; Ginat, J.

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Polygamous families in contemporary society

Cambridge University Press • Cambridge • Published In 1996 • Pages:

By: Altman, Irwin, Ginat, J..

Abstract
This is an in-depth study of a rural and urban community from the Allred fundamentalist polygynous group. The authors conducted face-to-face interviews with more than a hundred individuals from twenty-six plural families over a period of five years, with some follow up two years later. They also carried out participant observation of family life and celebrations. Polygynous life is examined through the lens of transactional analysis, with a particular interest in how dyadic and communal relationships in plural families are negotiated and balanced. The various subjects discussed include courtship, weddings, honeymoons, living arrangements, rotation schedules between husband and wives, communal celebrations, budgeting, and emotional life. For each major topic there is reflection on historical evidence for Mormon pioneer family life, and on family behaviors in other polygynous societies around the world.

Adjustment processes

Social personality

Building interiors and arrangement

Cooperative organization

Religious denominations

Mormons

HRAF PubDate

2018