Village Where Polyandry Is Followed

This village in Rajasthan is known to practice polyandry for a reason that needs to be addressed right away! Check it out…

Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 11:13

Fb: The reason why this village practices Polyandry will simply shock you.

Though there are many things that are improving at the speed of a rocket, there are those things as well that are still yet to be addressed and needs immediate attention.

One such example is that of a practice followed in a Rajathan village, where polyandry is strictly followed. The reason for following this practice will simply shock you.

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Check out the story of the village named Mankhera, which is located about 66 km from Alwar, Rajasthan.

This village has got famous after the polyandry practice that the villagers have been following here and how things need to change here for the betterment of the society! Read further to know more on this.

The Population Of This Village Compromises Of….

The population comprises mainly of the Jat Community with only a handful of Brahmin and Dalit people who are mainly of the chamar and balmiki households.

Sex Ratio Vs Marriage

Due to small landholdings, many males are unmarried. According to a survey done recently, there were about 8.1 per cent of households with at least one unmarried male member; from 5.7 per cent in 2007.

The “Open Secret” Rule

This is nothing but an informal arrangement of sharing the wife between the two brothers in a family to save their property and wealth.

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Agricultural Communities Practice Polyandry More…

The trend of polyandry was most prevalent among those agricultural communities for whom the land is the only means of production.

The Land-Holding And Marriage Concept!

Division of land through many generations is cited to be the sole reason behind the falling per capita landholding and high fragmentation. Due to this, Polyandry is practiced in this village!

It Is Related To The Pride Of The Community

Since the people belonging to the landlord caste never work as labourers, the belief of a small family with consolidated landholding is a better option is what the villagers opine. Hence, this practice of polyandry is quite common, as women do not reproduce early.
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