A couple of weeks ago the Department of Home Affairs issued a Green Paper which sought submissions from the public on a number of marriage-related issues, including legally recognising polyandry. There was a lot of commotion on both the Twitter and actual streets. A considerable number of women saw this proposal as the way to equality and dismantling patriarchy in our society. But is it? I do not think so.
The Act is an example of how laws can better align our cultural practices with the values of the Constitution by guarding against the potential abuse of power in polygamous marriages. In my research I learnt that in African countries where polyandry is recognised, such as Nigeria and Kenya, it originates from an existing cultural practice or religion. In SA, where my research suggests this is not the case, then its introduction is superficial and unwise, as it means the government can co-opt unfamiliar or foreign cultural practices, which are much more nuanced than meets the eye, in an attempt to bridge inequality between men and women simplistically.
I think it's more about giving legal recognition to women who might want that option, and not so much about doing on the left as on the right. Fair argument all the same👍🏾
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