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monogamy
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monogamy: see marriage marriage, socially sanctioned union that reproduces the family . In all societies the choice of partners is generally guided by rules of exogamy (the obligation to marry outside a group); some societies also have rules of endogamy (the obligation to marry within a
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The net result is that women and their children who marry these men do not suffer nutritionally (in comparison to monogamously married women) and appear to be better treated by other group members as a consequence of their marriages (Hames, 1992, 1996).
Evolution of human mate choice by Byrd-Craven, Jennifer / The Journal of Sex Research
For example, some evolutionary psychologists have theorized that women everywhere prefer to mate monogamously with men who have lots of resources and status, as a way to ensure the survival of offspring.
Evolutionary upstarts: theoretical alternatives blossom in the garden ... by Bower, Bruce / Science News
Zebra finches mate monogamously, and both males and females share equally in parental care.
Mating strategies of young women: role of physical attractiveness by Singh, Devendra / The Journal of Sex Research
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