Children Quote by Lewis Henry Morgan
“The growth of property and the desire for its transmission to children was, in reality, the moving power which brought in monogamy to insure legitimate heirs, and to limit their number to the actual progeny of the married pair.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ancient Society, 1877
Property inheritance drives monogamy to ensure legitimate heirs and control family size.
In simple terms: Inheritance shapes family structures.
Key Takeaway
Understand how property influences relationships.
Themes
family dynamics
inheritance
social evolution
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
historical
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- family planning
- historical analysis
- sociology studies
Key Concepts
anthropology
economic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inheritance affect modern relationships?
- What other factors influence family structures?
A Different Perspective
Modern societies may have different motivations for monogamy.
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