Monogamous

Monogamy refers to the practice or state of being married to or in a sexual relationship with one person at a time. It is a form of mating system in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time (serial monogamy). Monogamy is distinct from polygamy, where an individual has multiple spouses at the same time, and polyamory, where individuals have multiple partners simultaneously.

Types of Monogamy[edit | edit source]

Monogamy can be classified into two main types: social monogamy and sexual monogamy.

Social monogamy refers to two partners living together, having sex with each other, and cooperating in acquiring basic resources such as shelter, food, and money.

Sexual monogamy is defined as an exclusive sexual relationship between two individuals.

Monogamy in Animals[edit | edit source]

Monogamy is observed in many animal species. In animals, monogamy is defined by how a pair bonds form, the sharing of genetic material, parental care, and offspring provisioning.

Monogamy in Humans[edit | edit source]

In humans, monogamy is often associated with marriage, a legally and socially sanctioned union, typically between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring.

Cultural Aspects[edit | edit source]

Cultural aspects of monogamy vary across different societies. In many societies, monogamy is protected by laws and societal norms. In some cultures, monogamy is practiced due to religious or moral beliefs.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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