monogamy

(noun)

a form of sexual bonding involving an exclusive pair bond between two individuals

Related Terms

  • polyandry
  • polygyny

Examples of monogamy in the following topics:

  • Ideal vs. Real Culture

    • In America, ideal values include marriage and monogamy based on romantic love.
    • An example of an ideal value is the idea of marriage and monogamy based on romantic love .
  • Mating Systems and Sexual Selection

    • Three general mating systems, all involving innate as opposed to learned behaviors, are seen in animal populations: monogamous (monogamy), polygynous (polygyny), and polyandrous (polyandry).
    • Monogamy is observed in many bird populations where, in addition to the parental care from the female, the male is also a major provider of parental care for the chicks.
    • A third explanation for the evolutionary advantages of monogamy is the "female-enforcement hypothesis."
  • What is a family?

    • The most common form of romantic relationship tied to family structure in the Western World is monogamy, which is the practice of having only one spouse or committed romantic partner at a time.
    • As described below and shown in the figure below, variations on monogamous relationships are increasingly prevalent (i.e., same-sex marriage), as are alternatives to monogamy (e.g., single-parent households and polyamory).
  • The Caste System

    • The institution of marriage was important, and different types of marriages—monogamy, polygyny and polyandry—are mentioned in the Rig Veda.
  • Human Sexuality and Culture

    • Societies that value monogamy, for example, are likely to oppose extramarital sex.
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