It is a widely accepted social consensus that humans are monogamous creatures, intended to mate with one partner for life. This is a tenet in religious belief structures and is, for the most part, universally accepted in Western culture.
However, when one views divorce rates, in some countries, the divorce to marriage ratio tips the scales at 70% or more, with the median appearing to be around 40%.
Divorce demography - Wikipedia
Given this information, do you think humans are truly a monogamous species? Why or why not?
For the purpose of this thread, we are defining monogamy as mating with one mate for life. The whole "until death do you part" kinda thing.
However, when one views divorce rates, in some countries, the divorce to marriage ratio tips the scales at 70% or more, with the median appearing to be around 40%.
Divorce demography - Wikipedia
Given this information, do you think humans are truly a monogamous species? Why or why not?
For the purpose of this thread, we are defining monogamy as mating with one mate for life. The whole "until death do you part" kinda thing.