Men beat their wives for minor grievances and sometimes simply to prove that they are fierce. Chagnon cites instances where women are severely beaten, shot, and even burned to the point where they have lost the use of body parts (Chagnon 1997, p.125). Moreover, when questioned about feelings of love toward a mate, the Yanomamo displayed confusion signifying that this was not a standard emotion in a marital union...
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Women are commonly treated as sexual objects and the property of their spouses. While Yanomamo men greatly value their wives for the roles they play as sexual partner, childbearer, and wood provider, it is clear that the tie between a man and woman created through marriage is not particularly strong...
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