Religious Studies GCSE
Polygyny
What Polygyny means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Polygyny
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A form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives, permitted in Islam up to four under strict conditions of equal treatment.
Topics that use Polygyny
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
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