#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
Modern Wisdom
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*The cost of brides means only oldest brother will marry *
In areas with polygynous practices, it becomes difficult for young men to marry. This benefits wealthy men who can afford multiple wives. In Afghanistan, the cost of buying a wife is so high that only the eldest son in each family can afford it. This leads to situations where the other sons in the family remain unmarried and support their eldest brother financially. When a group like the Taliban offers uneducated men the opportunity to obtain wives by joining their insurgency, it becomes an attractive proposition for these men who have bleak prospects in the mating market. These dynamics have a significant impact on international security, including issues related to warfare, terrorism, and violence.
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