Margret Farley: The Norms Of Polygamy
One of the norms that Margret Farley states within her writing that could be used to support not only sexual justice but polygamy could be do not unjust harm, this norm could be used because it focuses on not harming the other person within the relationship. Even though within a polygamist relationship there are many people to care for, all of the women and children were mentally, physically, financially and spiritually supported and cared for. Another norm that could make polygamy just is commitment; within the marriages the man stayed faithful and committed to his multiple wives. Furthermore, even though the wives expressed jealousy, they were all committed to each other in the context of support with raising children or supporting one another.
Lastly, fruitfulness is of relevancy within polygamy. The concept of God creating sex so that people could reproduce is of not concern within this marriage, the man stated he had more than 100 children and even made sure to have sex with his wives while they were ovulating in order to increase their chance of becoming pregnant. Regardless of the high amount of children, every single one was cared for. Through the use of Margaret Farley’s norms for sexual justice, it is easy to state them as ways to regulate and make polygamy justified.
Lastly, fruitfulness is of relevancy within polygamy. The concept of God creating sex so that people could reproduce is of not concern within this marriage, the man stated he had more than 100 children and even made sure to have sex with his wives while they were ovulating in order to increase their chance of becoming pregnant. Regardless of the high amount of children, every single one was cared for. Through the use of Margaret Farley’s norms for sexual justice, it is easy to state them as ways to regulate and make polygamy justified.