Polyamory in Canada: Exploring the Changing Family Structure
In Canada, families are no longer strictly tied to marriage, gender, or sexual orientation. The assumption that romantic relationships are a matter of union between two people may be becoming less clear-cut.
The University of Calgary conducted a study to examine the prevalence of polyamorous relationships in Canada and their legal status.
People in polyamorous relationships, as the name suggests, form loving bonds with more than one person. Some of these relationships stabilize and form alliances of three or more permanent partners.
The difference between polyamory and polygamy is that polyamorous relationships have nothing to do with marriage or religion. Each partner in such a relationship retains the right to leave the union at will. Read also:
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Research shows that people in polyamorous relationships in Canada are:
Primarily between the ages of 25 and 44;
- Highly value equality between partners in decision-making and sharing responsibilities, regardless of age or gender.
- Most have a college education (bachelor”s degree, graduate school, and are twice as likely to have advanced degrees).
- Polyamorous families have complex and confusing relationships with the law.
Here are just some of the challenges polygamous families face, especially those with children:
Researchers note that most of these issues stem from how the relevant legal provisions are worded.
As the number of polyamorous relationships continues to grow, scientists say we need to rethink how We share the responsibilities of parenting and family.
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