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Polygamy And Mainstream Culture

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Polygamy is the practice of being married to multiple people at one time. Throughout history Polygamy has been labeled controversial social and legal topic in today 's world , as multiple opinions are held as many support it while others strongly oppose it. As the topic has become a part of mainstream culture through media stories about polygamous marriages are often seen in a negative light and over exaggerate the lifestyle of individuals who are in polygamous relationships.

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