Tag: marriage

Kody Brown, His ‘Sister Wives,’ and the Return of Polygamy

by Victoria Reynolds, posted in Fundamentalism, Human Rights, Polygamy, Religion

This is an interesting article I recently had forwarded to me. The author offers a well thought out approach on the subject of polygamy in our society.   Tinseltown is seeking to mainstream polygamous relationships. Having long ago forsaken the favorable depiction of monogamy characterized by such shows as the long-running Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet … Continue reading Kody Brown, His ‘Sister Wives,’ and the Return of Polygamy

In a Quandary

by Victoria Reynolds, posted in Fundamentalism, Human Rights, Polygamy, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality

If polygamy is legalized how do we protect those women and children who are and will continue to be abused by it?

Equality, Freedom and Justice for All

by Victoria Reynolds, posted in Human Rights, Polygamy, Religion, Spirituality

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has stated, in its general recommendation no. 21 on equality in marriage and family life: “Polygamous marriage contravenes a woman's right to equality with men, and can have such serious emotional and financial consequences for her and her dependents that such marriages ought to be discouraged and prohibited”