Question

In some parts of Tibet, it is acceptable for a woman to be married to a man and his brother(s). In this culture, paternity is not important because they believe that a child can have more than one father. This is an example of which family structure?

(1 point)
Responses

polygyny

polygyny

polyandry

polyandry

monopoly

monopoly

monogamy

Answer 1

The family structure you are describing is known as **polyandry**. In this context, a woman is married to multiple men, and it reflects the cultural belief that a child can have more than one father.