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All over the world, there is a good wish: May the people of one heart and the white head not be separated. This is the beautiful expectation of many lovers for their feelings, and it is a symbol of long-term and unswerving love. However, in some countries and regions, this phrase does not necessarily mean happiness, because in these places, people do not advocate monogamy, some advocate polygamy, and some advocate polyandry.
Polyandry is practised in Tibetan areas of China and in neighbouring Nepal, especially in northern Nepal. This particular system is deeply rooted in the history of Nepal's northern region, which has existed since ancient times and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, this is not only because of inheritance, but more because of natural conditions and socio-economic factors.
Northern Nepal has mountainous terrain, limited arable land, a cold climate, limited agricultural development and widespread economic poverty. People depend mainly on agriculture and animal husbandry for their survival, which makes male labor a valuable resource. However, due to the division of family property, the marriage of the sons in the family leads to a further division of property, making life more difficult for each son. In order to maintain the integrity of the family and maximize the use of resources, polyandry was born.
Under this system of marriage, brothers share a wife, and the eldest brother in the family has the greatest power and is responsible for the distribution of goods and personnel. The wife needs to bear children for each husband, and the children are nurtured and cared for by all fathers. While this system guarantees the concentration of family assets, it also poses many problems. Wives lack the right to choose marriage, and they need to treat every husband equally and fail to show favoritism or disgust. In addition, wives have to take on more domestic and reproductive responsibilities, and life becomes extremely difficult.
Polyandry is also not an ideal form of marriage for men. The eldest brother must constantly divide his wife among his younger brothers, and spend less and less time with his wives, and the younger brothers are not necessarily able to work hard and competently, which can lead to conflicts and dissatisfaction within the family. In addition, the problem of female redundancy under the marriage system has gradually emerged, resulting in some women living in difficult situations.
Over time, the social and economic conditions in Nepal have gradually improved, and people's perception of polyandry has changed. The Nepalese government made several attempts to abolish the system, culminating in the formal declaration of polyandry in 1963. Today, this institution of marriage is rare in Nepal, and the younger generation no longer follows this tradition and chooses a freer and more equal form of marriage.
In general, polyandry exists for a number of reasons in Nepal's northern regions, including historical heritage, natural conditions and socio-economic factors. Although it does offer a solution for the survival of the family for some time, it is also accompanied by a series of problems and inequities. With the development of society and changes in people's perceptions, this special marriage system gradually declined, making way for more equal and free marriage relations. For everyone, it should be a good wish on the basis of equality and freedom.