Polygamy in South Sudan is quite common. It has been connected with the chaotic state of affairs in the country.[1] Its supporters, such as Archbishop Gabriel Roric of the Reformed Episcopal Church (an Anglican denomination), however, maintain polygamy is a source of "African pride", saying those who opposed it were misguided by the western world's approaches to marriage.[2]
Men in South Sudan commonly marry as often as their wealth can allow – this wealth is often measured in cattle. About 40% of marriages are reportedly polygamous in this country.[1]
