Question

Why is polygamy declining in Africa

Answer 1

Answer:

Polygyny is declining in Western Coast countries since the 90s, both in urban and rural areas, and this trend is correlated with the economic recession. In Sahelian countries, where the socio-economic level is lower but where the economic crisis was lighter, polygyny did not decrease until the late nineties.However, polygamy does not only threaten the equality between men and women, but also the equality between polygamous partners. For example, there is the problem with the asymmetrical ability to divorce.