Sociology 2235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Immigration Law, Childlessness, Retirement Age
5 Oct 2016
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Polygyny = more than 1 wife polyandry = more than 1 husband. Illegal in canada since 1878: criminal code, section 293, aimed at mormons from utah, went to british columbia and alberta, 15% of society around the world practiced polygamy (more well off people) In 1996 canadian mp proposed a polygamy bill: allowed men to marry up to 3 people. Polygamous marriages seeking residence in canada: immigrants want polygamy. Must have 3 or more wives and many children. Serve men, never question their power over them. If disobedient souls will burn in hell for eternity. Established in 1947, 1000 res in bountiful bc. Offspring of 6 men, (in bred) (genetic problem) They"ve been along so long that they"ve become part of the landscape. They contribute to our community, they run businesses, they purchase supplies, they purchase equipment they purchase services in our town.
