Many African and Islamic societies still allow polygamy.

This is the argument that feminist supporters of monogamy make in societies that allow polygamy.

Some interpretations of Islamic law also allow polygamy, as well as permit men to marry girls.

There is no limit on how many wives a man can take, which is rare for most nations that allow polygamy.

Islam is often cited as the authority that allows polygamy.

But the movement allowed polygamy; and it inconvenienced western political arrangements.

The culture is patrilineal and allows polygamy and divorce.

"It would be like me going up to a married person and saying, 'I'm really rooting for you to be allowed polygamy.' "

I do not call for allowing polygamy.

This becomes much more complicated when local laws allow polygamy.