The studies of past cultures is a good place to start to answer questions about societies and cultures today, and to bridge together the gap between the past and present, and maybe even predict where we are headed in the future. ... In the U.S., monogamy is the "normal" structure of marriage, and is a logic choice considering the type of environment we live in. ... Mobility is a huge factor in the work force, and the less one is "tied down" to, the easier it is to make the necessary transitions. In other societies, forms of marriage other than monogamy make more sense, and make life easier. .....

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