Polygamy - what is it? Is it natural for humans?

In recent years, a topic that has become more and more discussed is polygamy. What it is? The word that can best describe this phenomenon is polygamy. That is, this is a situation in which marriage occurs simultaneously between one partner of the same sex and several - the opposite.

Polygamy in humans can be of two varieties. For their designation, the terms "polygyny" and "polyandry" are used. Polygyny is widely practiced in Islamic states and assumes the existence of several wives from one husband. Polyandry, in turn, implies polyandry.

The very existence of these terms is a confirmation of the fact that both men and women are equally inclined to the phenomenon of polygamy. We have already said this above, but it is equally important to note that in its primordial meaning this term means marriage, that is, serious relations involving mutual responsibility, mutual obligations and joint farming, which is not the same as promiscuity.

Nevertheless, psychologists say that in the nature of most women, nature is monogamous. Some cite as evidence that during the cycle, only one ovum ripens in the body of the woman, while others hold the view that the desire to find the only permanent partner is due mostly to religious influence, the centuries-old traditions of many peoples.

Men, on the other hand, actively support the view that polygamy is inherent in them initially. Often it is precisely this pseudoscientific statement that they seek to justify the inability to remain faithful to one person, the desire to constantly seek new and new partners, to diversify their sex life.

What leads to the development of a quality such as polygamy? What are these reasons? Let's try to figure this out together.

1. Lack of maternal or paternal attention. Men in this situation, as a rule, look for in their partners not only a potential spouse, but also a person who could replace their mother. In their subconsciousness, the image of an ideal is formed, and in its search they can change a lot of women. Girls who enter into several relationships at once combine the dignity of all their partners: the wit of one, the wisdom of the second, the attractiveness of the third, etc. Mentally they unite all these people into a single ideal image of a strong, handsome and intelligent man.
2. Internal complexes. Insecurity is one of the most common reasons for the emergence of polygamousness, when a person seeks self-assertion due to the fact that several people love him.
3. Powerful parents. Excessive rigor on the part of parents can also be one of the factors that lead to the appearance of such a phenomenon as polygamy. What does it mean? Even after growing up, a person subconsciously fears being under the influence of a new tyrant and therefore prefers to avoid serious long-term relationships.
4. Psychological unpreparedness of a person to build a family, to bear responsibility not only for himself, but also for other people.

Monogamy, polygamy are also present in the animal world. And among the representatives of the same species can be present as monogamous, and polygamous females and males.