Gene RobinsonThinkers

Marriage is of interest to the state on the grounds that it contributes to societal stability. Generally speaking, polygamy does not work for stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women. So polygamy is objectionable on lots of grounds.

Polygamy is problematic because it works against the state's very interest in the institution, which is societal stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women.