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Cousin Marriage: Cultural Perspectives by Ahmad Fawwad is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Charles Darwin and his wife Emma were first cousins, which was a common practice historically but one that has declined in Western countries in modern times due to perceived genetic risks. Cousin marriage remains common in some regions like the Middle East and parts of Asia due to cultural and religious traditions. The acceptability of cousin marriage varies widely across jurisdictions and cultures, from being legally prohibited to actively encouraged.
- Author
- Ahmad Fawwad
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- EN