The practice of a woman having several husbands is known as: 1. Endogamy 2. Exogamy 3. Polygyny 4. Polyandry
Options:
1
2
3
4
Correct Answer:
4
Explanation:
Polygyny is the practice of a man having several wives. Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit- this could be a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality. Polyandryis the practice of a woman having several husbands. Exogamy refers to marriage outside the unit.