The article investigates the parity in the Decision-Making Dynamics and Power Relations in Polygamous Families in South Sudan using the experience of Fortifying Equality and Economic Diversification for Resilience (FEED II) in understanding the inequalities between women and men in access to and control over resources in relation to food security in South Sudan. The research team consulted existing literature on polygamy including Slonim- Nevo & Al-Krenawi, 2006; Yilmaz & Tamam, 2018; Abdullah, Abdullah, & Ferdousi, 2015; Jankowiak, Sudakov and Wilker 2005; and Moran 1990. The study uses a qualitative research method, consisting of in-depth interviews for polygamous and monogamous families and households with absent husbands. The sampling was done through purposive and snowball techniques to identify and select respondents who met the inclusion criteria to participate in the study. Additionally, key informants weighed their views on polygamy in terms of culture and religion. The results showed that, in all family types, monogamous, polygamous or even families with absent husbands, most of the respondents identified husbands as the major contributor to decisions. that men in Western Equatoria State, Western Barl el Ghazal, Warrap, and Northern Barl el Ghazel have greater influence in areas concerning setting rules, food provision and resource management whereas those of Jonglei, Eastern Equatoria and Central Equatoria have greater authority to make decisions about financial management of the families, family care, family movement and provision of food to families.
Polygamy, Monogamy, dynamics, Decision making, household, family
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