Suggested Research Method

I would like too survey how people feel about polygamy and how much people actually know. (fact VS myth) My blog did not get very popular so my mini survey did not get more than 5 responses. Through my future survey I am going to try to ask people rangin in education (knowledge).

Polygamy in Mormon History

Many people assume if you are a Mormon you practice polygamy. This is a very common misconception that Mormons take in offense. One myth about this is that " Women outnumber the men in the Mormon society , so every women can get a chance to have a husband"... many different communities actually have more unmarried men than women. "Polygamy is all about sex" is a another myth that many polygamist families take offense to because they believe they truly love all of their spouses. Rates of polygamy have ranged many times throughout the 19th century. Latter-day Saints haven't practiced this lifestyle in a long time, and now if Mormons do practice this they will be excommunicated.
Polygamy in Mormon History


The fact that most polygamist have learned about polygamy and it is in their bible, it is obvious why so many myths have been connected with this practice and this religion. I am glad I read more into this so now I can have a greater understanding of how to the two topics are connected. It is weird how so many stereotypes can be formed towards groups that people are informed about.  Have you ever thought any of these myths?

Do you know what 8/19 is?

August 19th, 2000 started a very new holiday for some families. This is now known as Polygamy Day. If you are a polygamist, you may know what this day is... if not then let me give you a little explanation! In Old Orchard Beach, Maine in 2000 a gathering started of pro-polygamist.. People of all religions and perspectives came together to discuss, review, and plan many different topics of polygamists. Since then groups all across the nation have been gathering on August 19th and glorifying polygamy. This year will be known as  Polygamy Day 13. An official definition of what polygamy day is "a non-profit corporation with the express purpose of promoting public education, awareness, and political action for the cause of de-criminalizing of, and obtaining freedom for, freely consenting, adult, non-abusive marriage-committed polygamy." - Polygamyday.com  

Many people look at polygamy as an awful thing that women are forced into. I have absolutely no idea for sure because I am not in any sort of polygamist relationship; however, it seems that women are completely in choice. I understand that polygamist want to make others aware of what there lifestyle is all about by explaining stories and expressing their freedoms. No matter what group is rallying , I do not like when groups try to force an opinion. On August 19th, I have never heard anyone talk about polygamy , so it doesn't seem to be a very well known awareness day, but I am curious to see what  happens at this kind of protest march. Have you ever heard of this? It is weird to think that we live so close to NYC, the city that has all sorts of people, and there is no recognition of polygamy day !

Polygamy in South Africa

The president in South Africa, Jacob Zuma has been married six times and has about 19 children. He has made polygamy legal in South Africa. All over the world polygamy is a touchy controversial topic, so you can imagine how much criticism Zuma has gotten. In South Africa, people are debating that it is unfair to the women and it is not good for the economy.

After watching this video I had searched more about Jacob Zuma and his family... it seems they are not sure of how many wives he is actually married to at this time, however it is multiple.  Can you imagine our president being polygamist? On top of it Jacob Zuma was once a prisoner but that is a whole other story! Africa is obviously different than the United States but I still wonder what people would say if Obama was polygamist or something!




Polygamy in South Africa