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In this paper we review the literature on the association between polygyny and women's
health in sub-Saharan Africa. We argue that polygyny is an example of “co-operative …

In many regions of Asia and Africa, consanguineous marriages currently account for
approximately 20 to 50% of all unions, and preliminary observations indicate that migrants …

For many demographers age at first union is worthy of attention because of the close link
between marriage and the onset of childbearing. Thus a number of studies over the years …

In many regions of Asia and Africa consanguineous marriages--conventionally referring to
unions between persons related as second cousins or closer--account for approximately 20 …

Forms of plural marriage, or polygamy, are practiced within most of the world's cultures and
religions. The amazing variation, versatility and adaptability of polygamy underscore that it is …

Extrait de l'introduction:" This book offers an introduction to the analysis of gender in the
economies of sub-saharian Africa. Gender refers to the constellation of rules and identities …

Divorce and remarriage in rural Malawi Page 1 Demographic Research a free, expedited, online
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Polygyny is still practiced throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, with important social
consequences. This paper makes the first attempt to link African polygyny directly to the …

Consacrée à l'Afrique au Sud du Sahara (47 pays, 1, 1 milliard d'habitants en 2020), cette
chronique propose à la fois une synthèse approfondie des grands changements …