CLEP Introduction to Sociology Exam Prep

Answer - C - Polyandry is the correct term for the type of polygamy in which a woman has several husbands at the same time.

Key Takeaway: Polyandry is a term that describes a marriage in which a woman has two or more husbands simultaneously. The most frequently encountered form, fraternal polyandry, occurs when a woman is married to two or more brothers. Polyandry is common in societies in which there is a general shortage of females of marrying age.