How Have Policy Approaches to Polygamy Responded to Women's Experiences and Rights? An International, Comparative Analysis: Final Report for Status of Women Canada

66 Pages Posted: 19 Mar 2009 Last revised: 5 Jul 2009

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Angela Campbell

McGill University - Faculty of Law

Date Written: May 31, 2005

Abstract

Devising effective legislative and policy strategies for dealing with polygamy in Canada requires an analysis as to how practices associated with plural marriage impact upon the lives of women. This report seeks to illuminate how life within a polygamous marriage might affect women's social and economic status, as well as their overall health and well-being. This report also undertakes an examination of law and policy approaches to polygamy worldwide, with a view to assessing whether existing responses to polygamy adequately address the needs, rights and realities of women living within plural marriages. Based on this analysis, recommendations are made as to the most appropriate approach to polygamy in the Canadian context.

Keywords: polygamy, plural marriage, women's rights, international law, comparative law

Suggested Citation

Campbell, Angela, How Have Policy Approaches to Polygamy Responded to Women's Experiences and Rights? An International, Comparative Analysis: Final Report for Status of Women Canada (May 31, 2005). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1360230 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1360230

Angela Campbell (Contact Author)

McGill University - Faculty of Law ( email )

3644 Peel Street
Montreal H3A 1W9, Quebec H3A 1W9
Canada

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