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Not very good answers from an evolutionary view point. This is a biological exercise, despite some wrong-headed opinion. This subject is well covered in evolutionary biology, primatology, evolutionary development, etc., etc.. The Homo sapient primate is mostly monagomous with a slight polygomous bent. This is quite suggested by several reasons. Testicular; note testicle size of the gorilla, rather small, comparitively. Gollias are pure polygamists, keeping and fighting for hareams of females. No sperm compition needed here. Note the chimpanzee. Huge testicles, compared to body size. A sexual free for all, almost. Some dominence preferences. The point being though, that sperm compitition is very great among chimpanzees, hence large testicles. Now humans. We are in the middle, here. Testicular size indicates that sperm compition is not paramount among humans, but some polygamy and cheating is highly suggested and that is what we see. Paternity is another reason. Chimps, with their enormous testicles, can be sure of occasional paternity, just by getting around. Gorillas, keep sexual access for themselves, to assure paternity. Humans are more monagomous, to assure paternity, but some wanted to " gorilla " every one else out of the game. A stratagy that has been only partially succesful in human history. Cheating, for men, gets more attractive partners and for women, better genes for there progeny. This is also a stratagy with limited succes, but still paying off for some. Do not ever let anyone tell you that these issues are only for social science, as the ultimate explanations of human behavior are evolutionary/biological in nature.

2006-12-20 16:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The question of whether Humans were supposed to be monogamous has been tossed around for many years by sociologists and other professional disciplines. The real truth has never been revealed. However, if we were to follow the evolutionary trail it would be much less then gospel that we are supposed to be monogamous. It is primarily a construct of the socialization of man. If the pure animal instincts were to be depended on then we would be seeking mates and fertilizing much more randomly. Then there would be much more male rivalry that would threaten the typical peace that we as civilized people constantly seek. Therefore, governments in regard for keeping the peace, have strived to force one man, one woman on the citizens of these civilizations. Civilizations where one man may takes many wives has existed and flourished, but the they have been unfair to the masses and particularly the women. If a man was enabled to take more then one wife what would happen if that wife would become discussed with this practice and rebelled. She would be ostracized by the group and not allowed to participate again, whereas the male had all the political power or there would not be such a social construct. So in an effort to protect women and protect society from undue violence they have mostly fostered a one man one woman concept. I know having many wives seems like a dream come true but it isn't.

2006-12-20 23:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by arnp4u 3 · 0 1

We do practice it, we just haven't perfected it yet.

Your question is more of a philosophical one than a biological one. It has to do with how we manage to preserve a sense of our self and our relationships over time. You are probably not much like the you of your very young years. And yet, there might be something you recognize even that far back as being part of the 'you' you are now.

2006-12-20 23:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by xaviar_onasis 5 · 0 3

some do....and some dont. a lot of humans lack self control and just go around doing whatever they have the urge to do........be it sex, binge eating, spending money they dont have, treating other people like sh*t. they arent able to overcome their base instincts.

2006-12-20 23:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by mickey 5 · 0 2

to spread our genes in the gene pool
the more partners we have the more options to have offspring

2006-12-20 23:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 2 0

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